Raising Canes Chicken Fingers

2525 Gulf To Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33765
American
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Raising Canes Chicken Fingers has been inspected six times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 13, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Raising Canes Chicken Fingers' 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on food prep area near break area . Employee relocated cleaner . **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Manager changed battery . Soap available for use **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the top area near slide doors
22-20-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in coral area . Per manager a work order is in place for this repair
35B-01-4
70
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
95
Jul 13, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area - manager placed paper towels in dispenser **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
90
Jan 20, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Raising Canes Chicken Fingers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Raising Canes Chicken Fingers on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Raising Canes Chicken Fingers compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Raising Canes Chicken Fingers most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Raising Canes Chicken Fingers' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Raising Canes Chicken Fingers have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Raising Canes Chicken Fingers means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Raising Canes Chicken Fingers inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Raising Canes Chicken Fingers is inspected around two times per year on average.