CHICK-FIL-A AT WATERS AVE
6299 W WATERS AVE, Tampa FL 33634 · 813.880.0808
Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
5 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A few pieces of sausage patty 131 F stored in hot box at cook line. Operator reheated on grill, temped 182+ F.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink on cooks line unable to turn water on. The sink has been blocked off and maintenance is coming today for repairs.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink on cooks line unable to turn water on. The sink has been blocked off and maintenance is coming today for repairs.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added to mop sink faucet for hose.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow at mop sink faucet splitter for hose.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by trash can at fried chicken station. Operator moved trash can away from handwash sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee preparing clean trays with paper dining mats in kitchen. Operator provided hair net.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. At fried chicken station. Employee replaced sanitizing solution at time of inspection.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A few pieces of grilled chicken nugget 118 F stored in hot well on cook line. Operator discarded.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Operator sent employee to dry and clean the area at time of inspection.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Employees at remote Kiosk station washed hands with water temped 72 F in handwash sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A few pieces of sausage patty 131 F stored in hot box at cook line. Operator reheated on grill, temped 182+ F.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some employees training expired on 2023.
Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran hot water approximately 2 minutes in handwash sink at remote kiosk station, temped 72 F.
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