CHICK-FIL-A
7020 HWY 19 N, Pinellas Park FL 33781 · 727-525-7171
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
DEC 24
FEB 25
MAY 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 38 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches crawling on left side of dish machine. 1 live roach crawling on floor under dish machine. 1 live roach roach on crawling on wall behind dish machine and dry storage rack storing clean containers, lids, and trays. Manager killed on-site as observed. Employee cleaned and sanitize area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $2,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025004524 | Dec 9, 2024 | Mar 11, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2022004074 | Dec 8, 2021 | Feb 25, 2022 | $400 |
| 3--2021049370 | Sep 8, 2021 | Nov 19, 2021 | $800 |
| 3--2019063146 | Oct 18, 2019 | Jan 17, 2020 | $400 |
| 3--2019042329 | Jun 13, 2019 | Sep 19, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Live, small flying insects found 1 live flying insect dry storage.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Biscuit cooler
Oct 28, 2025Inspection 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 walk-in freezer door near soda machine. Employee removed Ice.
May 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. During installation observed the bottom components of dishwasher at a tilt silver rack that blue try goes on is not hooked the bottom parts are unable to spin.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Back door near grilled nuggets.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly near salad prep station.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Plumbing system in disrepair. During inspection ran the dishwasher and after dishwasher was run water leaking onto floor pooling in front. Employee cleaned water up. Water leaking from pipes under dishwasher. Visible water leak.
Dec 9, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed plumbing pipe leaking under dish machine and right side of vegetable and fruit 2 compartment sink.
Dec 9, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in 2 compartment sink fruit and vegetable treatment area.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches crawling on left side of dish machine. 1 live roach crawling on floor under dish machine. 1 live roach roach on crawling on wall behind dish machine and dry storage rack storing clean containers, lids, and trays. Manager killed on-site as observed. Employee cleaned and sanitize area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Stainless steel push cart stored in front of hand sink in raw chicken/ breading station. Manager moved cart to allow access to hand sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior (ice chute) soiled with mold like substance in kitchen and front counter area. Left ice bin interior of soda machine in front counter area soiled with black substance.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor under cup holder in side counter area. 1 dead roaches on floor under ice machine in drive thru area. Employee cleaned and sanitized areas.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed plumbing pipe leaking under dish machine and right side of vegetable and fruit 2 compartment sink.
Oct 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like debris on slide door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like debris for single door freezer gaskets next to entrance kitchen door.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled with food debris at bottom of thawing cabinet.
May 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket spiked with food debris and mold like substance throughout reach in fridges in front of house kitchen. Gaskets soiled with mold like substance on stand alone fridge near fryers and stand alone freezer near front kitchen entrance.
Mar 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Outer area around soda nozzles soiled with mold like substance in drive through area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink near three compartment sink. Manager stocked paper towels.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training observed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired on 2/1/2024. Manager posted current license.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching sugar in container near ice machine in front counter area. Employee moved scoop handle off of sugar.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed manager Heimlich maneuver/choking sign. Manager printed and posted sign during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket spiked with food debris and mold like substance throughout reach in fridges in front of house kitchen. Gaskets soiled with mold like substance on stand alone fridge near fryers and stand alone freezer near front kitchen entrance.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at drink station in front counter area soiled with food debris.
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice bin lid soiled near front counter area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket with water.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on service counter near front area not stored in sanitizer solution.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of white powder not labeled near drive through service area. Employee labeled container.
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.