CHICK-FIL-A
5384 FRUITVILLE RD, Sarasota FL 34232 · 941.342.6168
Last inspected Dec 10, 2025 · 10 visits since August 2023
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed an employee wash their hands with cold water. Operator had them rewashed their hands with hot water.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the water shut off at the drive thru window hand sink. Operator turned it back on.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling tiles above the prep area with dust build up.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of condiments stored on the floor of the back storage area and observed a case of food donations stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator placed them off the ground.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash build up behind the dumpster. Operator cleaned the area.
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wipe their brow with their gloved hand then grab a to-go box to plate a sandwich without changing their gloves. Operator had them change gloves and wash their hands.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed their dish machine down for repairs. At this time the operator had switched to using their quaternary triple sink for all dishes until it is repaired.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink stored above the back catering prep table. Operator removed the drink.
May 28, 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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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed two cook line employees with watches on. Operator had them removed.
Jan 17, 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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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed open containers of sanitizer wipes stored next to cans of peaches in the back salad area. Operator removed the containers.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed the dishwasher wash their hands in the triple sink. Owner had them rewash them in their hand wash sink.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed their coffee filter not protected by the coffee machine. Operator placed them in a container.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Open dumpster lid. Observed the dumpster lid open. Operator closed it.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers and coffee filters not stored inverted. Operator inverted them.
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed food debris build up on the top of the dish machine. Operator cleaned the top.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle for the women's restroom.
Open dumpster lid. Observed the dumpster lid open. Operator closed the lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go lids not inverted by the ice machine. Operator flipped the lids.
Nov 30, 2023Inspection 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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Food stored on floor. Observed a case of fryer oil on the ground of the kitchen. Operator placed it on a shelf.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop with the handle touching food in a container of sugar. Operator placed handle above food.
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee drink in the walk in freezer. Operator removed drink.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not stored inverted or with a lid. Operator removed coffee filters.
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw chicken, changed gloves, then handled clean utensils without washing hands. Employee was informed and washed their hands and changed their gloves.
Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee leaving the restroom and returned to work to handle clean equipment without washing hands. Employee was informed and washed hands.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed agreement to manager and printed out one agreement out for the employer. Manager reviewed and had an employee sign the agreement before the end of inspection. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.
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.