CHICK FIL A FSU 4871
4311 MANATEE AVE W, Bradenton FL 34209 · 941-200-3880
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please note: Licence renewal was 12/1/23. Visit Myfloridalicense.com to make your payment, if you have not already done so. License was updated.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 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
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple single service articles not properly inverted in the kitchen. Operator inverted them.
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 1, 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 bottom rails of food preparation table in biscuit making are in kitchen with excess soil and food debris.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observe food prep containers stacked on handwashing sink under clock next to sauce shelf. Operator removed containers.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker on cook line on shelf above chicken breading station. Employee moved speaker to a non- food prep area.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection 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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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing vacuum breaker on hose Bibb.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees speaker above food prep area. Employee removed speaker.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean dishes not properly air dried. Employee removed dishes for cleaning and sanitizing.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator washed hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please note: Licence renewal was 12/1/23. Visit Myfloridalicense.com to make your payment, if you have not already done so. License was updated.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Operator removed from dry storage, nearest single service items.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, green cutting board.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator removed and rehashed.
Triple sink at 50 ppm. Operator remade solution, inspector retested at 150 ppm quaternary.
Aug 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. These items Pepper Jack Cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Colby Jack Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); American Cheese (47F - Cold Holding), were held in small reach in cooler in kitchen since 5 am. Operator removed items and voluntarily discarded. Operator called A/C repair that determined a breaker was blown. They reset the breaker. Inspector returned observed ambient air temperature at 38F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. These items Pepper Jack Cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Colby Jack Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); American Cheese (47F - Cold Holding), were held in small reach in cooler in kitchen since 5 am. Operator removed items and voluntarily discarded. Operator called A/C repair that determined a breaker was blown. They reset the breaker. Inspector returned observed ambient air temperature at 38F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored above clean pans. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sugar container at take out area soiled.
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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement. One operator signed, all other employees will sign by next inspection. Methodology currently used does not have all big 6 listed.
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit at small reach in cooler. Operator placed up front.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair; splash guard at food prep station broken.
Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle in take out area. Operator cut on angle.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. These items Pepper Jack Cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Colby Jack Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); American Cheese (47F - Cold Holding), were held in small reach in cooler in kitchen since 5 a.m. Operator removed items and voluntarily discarded. Operator called A/C repair that determined a breaker was blown. They reset the breaker. Inspector returned observed ambient air temperature at 38F.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at salad prep area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at salad station. Operator removed ladle.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Operator placed trash receptacle at hand wash sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour removed and stored in container not labeled. Operator labeled flour.
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.