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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

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats96
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3911407
Grade history
APR 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
FEB 26
MAY 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
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.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

May 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 18, 2026Call 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
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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.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning/Return visit May 18, 2026 · Hand washing sink is still out of order. Maintenance came and said there is a missing part that needs to be added. Hand washing sink has a sign that says out of order.Time Extended Time Extended
May 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added to mop sink faucet for hose.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 31, 2025Inspection 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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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.
High priority/29-42-4
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
Nov 15, 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
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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.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
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.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
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.
Basic/21-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Operator sent employee to dry and clean the area at time of inspection.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nov 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
High priority/12A-19-4/Repeat Violation
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.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
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.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Repeat Violation

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.