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CHICK-FIL-A

3000 E BUSCH BLVD, Tampa FL 33612 · 813.987.5000

Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats200
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3903690
Grade history
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sensor sinks took over 2 minutes to reach 85F observed 85F
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside stand up freezer next to fryers.
Basic/14-69-4
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 1, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added 1 handwash sink, 2 ice machines, rack with soda boxes and CO2 tank all behind 3 Coke Freestyle Machines. Inspector spoke to Plan Reviewer Montrail Harris. All items are in a covered area.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit May 1, 2025 · 30 day extension given per Supervisor Ashley V. Time Extended
Feb 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at freestyle station. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added 1 handwash sink, 2 ice machines, rack with soda boxes and CO2 tank all behind 3 Coke Freestyle Machines. Inspector spoke to Plan Reviewer Montrail Harris. All items are in a covered area.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink at freestyle station. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Deja Johnson Tony Gonzalez Xavier Carrasquillo
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gasket on reach in cooler separated from door frame. Operator replaced at time of inspection.
Basic/14-10-4/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
May 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food prepared in unapproved sink. Chicken quick thawing in bucket in mop sink. Discussed with operator on proper thawing procedure. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
High priority/08B-28-4
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler dripping on floor, not near food or creating sanitary nuisance. Discussed with operator.
Basic/14-11-5
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink, operator replaced at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting across from 3 Compartment Sink.
Basic/24-08-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on handle next to fryers, operator removed at time of inspection.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

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.