CHICK-FIL-A
519 BRANDON TOWN CENTER MALL, Brandon FL 33511 · 813-654-6769
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 5 live flies on wall by ice machine and mop sink. Manager eradicated and cleaned area
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At cooler by breading station. Operator cleaned handle
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food stored on floor. Case of fries on the floor in walk in freezer, manager placed on pallet.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Live, small flying insects found 4 observed on wall near mop sink. Employee eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects found 4 observed on wall near mop sink. Employee eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded Cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Boiled Eggs (48F - Cold Holding). Items on rolling cart in prep area. Manager placed in reach in cooler at 10:29am. Observed in reach in cooler at expo line: Sliced Pepper Jack Cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Sliced American Cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Sliced Colby Jack Cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Prepared Salad (46F - Cold Holding). Employee removed all items to walk in cooler
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at cookline.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Operator currently undergoing change of ownership licensing inspection.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 5 live flies on wall by ice machine and mop sink. Manager eradicated and cleaned area
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 3 rodent dropping on corner of dry storage. Manager began cleaning and sanitizing area.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 rodent droppings observed in storage room near entry door. All droppings were removed, areas were cleaned and sanitized.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach observed on prep sink drain board 1 dead roaches observed on floor behind water softener All dead roaches were removed, areas were cleaned and sanitized.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed choking poster to operator, printed and posted
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris buildup behind hot hold equipment
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
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.