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CHICK-FIL-A #1986

1814 TAMIAMI TRL, Port Charlotte FL 33948 · 941.766.6106

Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats104
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1801724
Grade history
DEC 24
MAR 25
JUN 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on December 1,2024. Observed license renewed for December 1, 2024
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for brown sugar not stored above the food. The operator removed the scoop from the brown sugar.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the cold holding unit behind the front counter as you enter the kitchen. The operator provided a thermometer for the cold holding unit behind.
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in Raw chicken area, food debris on back side of cooler/freezer reach in handles. Observed employee cleaning handles.
Basic/23-24-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler in drive thru. Observed employee cleaning gasket.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jun 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen, with some food debris on it.
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed 2 hotel pans with old labels stuck on them. Observed operator removing labels and putting pans in dish to re wash
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at handwash sinks next to Walk in Freezer and cookline.
Basic/31B-04-4
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in drive thru being used as a dump sink. Observed employee cleaning handwashing sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout kitchen on reach in coolers/ freezers on back sides of handles some food debris. Observed employee cleaning handles.
Basic/23-24-4/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment in poor repair. Observed four reach in coolers throughout establishment with torn gaskets.
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice building up on ceiling of walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets throughout kitchen with food debris on them. Observed employee starting to clean gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Walk-in/ Reach in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on lunch side by fryers in reach in stand alone freezer with rust on shelf. Observed operator remove and dispose of voluntary.
Basic/14-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on December 1,2024. Observed license renewed for December 1, 2024
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed back flow valve missing at mop sink
High priority/29-42-4
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed 5 gallon containers stored to dry on soiled drying rack. Observed drying rack cleaned. Washed, rinsed, and sanatized
Basic/24-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed a piece of lettuce on a cambro on drying shelf. Observed operator removing and putting into dish
Basic/16-48-4/Corrective Action Taken
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels/yellow tape on 5 gallon containers on drying rack. Observed yellow tape removed from container, container washed, rinsed, sanitized, and put back on clean drying shelf
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops stored with mop heads down not up for proper drying.
Basic/42-01-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed lemon aide mix not labeled
Basic/02D-01-5
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.