CHICK FIL A CORTEZ PLAZA
4573 14 ST W, Bradenton FL 34207 · 407.310.2495
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in front service area Ice Cream Mix (49F - Cold Holding); Ice Cream Mix (53F - Cold Holding). Person in charge did not know when the ice Cream mix was added. Person in charge voluntarily discarded ice Cream mix.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019018834 | Mar 19, 2019 | Apr 26, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.both employees put on beard guard and washed hands.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.observed garbage on pad in dumpster area.Person in charge cleaned around dumpster.
Nov 24, 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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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed multiple reach in cooler with gaskets soiled with dried food particles and mold like substance.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Jul 30, 2025Inspection 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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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over fryer hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed on reach in cooler in back kitchen area mold like substance on chicken cooler gasket. Person in charge cleaned gaskets
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.observed behind fryer and on side of reach in cooler walls soiled.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection 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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Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on faucet splitter on mop sink.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge put on backflow device.
Catering Food order stored on floor.Person in charge placed on food rack.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on beard guard and washed hands.
Garbage on pad around dumpster on north end of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge cleaned up garbage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in back kitchen area over fryer and grill hood filters soiled with grease. Observed in back kitchen area upright reach in cooler soiled with food particles.
Open dumpster lid on north end of building. Person in charge closed lid.
Oct 24, 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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Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on faucet splitter on mop sink.
Garbage on pad around dumpster on north end of building. Person in charge cleaned around dumpster.
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
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. Observed in main kitchen area by fryers Handwashing sink blocked with a fryer basket. Person in charge removed fryer basket.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation in the Main kitchen area by Chicken Fryers. Employee put on beard guard and washed hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryer hood filter soiled with Grease.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed in back kitchen area chemical bottle hanging over fryer. Person in charge removed bottle.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in main kitchen area door handles in Reach in coolers by fryers and Walk in cooler soiled with dried food particles
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in main kitchen area employee engaged in food preparation with wrist watch on wrist. Employee removed watch and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer in back kitchen area.
Open dumpster lid on North side of parking area. Person in charge closed dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in back kitchen area iupright Reach in coolers, shelves soiled with dried food particles and bottom of Reach in cooler soiled with food particles.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed in back kitchen area by Reach in coolers and in front of Walk in freezer floors covered in standing water. Person in charge moped floors.
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in front service area Ice Cream Mix (49F - Cold Holding); Ice Cream Mix (53F - Cold Holding). Person in charge did not know when the ice Cream mix was added. Person in charge voluntarily discarded ice Cream mix.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in front service area Ice Cream Mix (49F - Cold Holding); Ice Cream Mix (53F - Cold Holding). Person in charge did not know when the ice Cream mix was added. Person in charge voluntarily discarded ice Cream mix.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in front kitchen area employees preparing food with jewelry on wrist.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in Reach in cooler in back area of kitchen interior of cooler soiled with dried food particles on the racks on bottom of the cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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.