CHICK-FIL-A COUNTRYSIDE
2525 COUNTRYSIDE BLVD, Clearwater FL 33761 · 727-9925899
Last inspected Jun 29, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near thawing cabinets
Feb 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 24, 2025□ 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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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employee involved in food preparation with no hair restraints. Discussed that all positions are required to wear a hair restraint if involved in food preparation.
Jul 21, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Enclosed room next to dumpster area holding food equipment and utensils as well as chemicals not on plans.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employee involved in food preparation with no hair restraints. Discussed that all positions are required to wear a hair restraint if involved in food preparation.
Jul 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched dust pan, changed gloves no hand wash before starting food preparation Employee brought soiled touched raw chicken and then handles clean equipment and utensils with out washing hands
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in hand wash sink in rear of kitchen.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Enclosed room next to dumpster area holding food equipment and utensils as well as chemicals not on plans.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employee involved in food preparation with no hair restraints. Discussed that all positions are required to wear a hair restraint if involved in food preparation.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil and flour removed from its original container and placed in food container not labeled with common name. Operator labeled the flour during the inspection but stated there is no label for oil.
Jan 29, 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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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Small gap at the corners of the exit door at the back of the kitchen. Discussed with manager on duty.
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash bin sitting on hand sink near walk in freezer. Operator relocated trash bin.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Antavious, Daniel, Felipe have been employed for longer than 60 days and have no proof of training. Operator states there have been issues with the portal showing incomplete when employees have received training.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Gave operator paper form HR 5030-105. Operator hung poster on wall
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink next to walk in freezer leaking from faucet. Operator states they are waiting for a part to arrive so that it can be fixed. Employees are using hand sink nearby.
Aug 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.manager placed an order for a measuring device
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Operator has employee agreement forms working on staff signatures.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
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.