CHICK-FIL-A OF ESTERO
21900 S TAMIAMI TRL, Estero FL 33928
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed stand up reach in cooler handles in the fry station soiled with food debris.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.observed employee working with food with no beard guard.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on reach in cooled next to soft serve machine on the front line with the gasket torn.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled in the walk in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee use restroom then return to work without washing his hands. Spoke with operator.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed equipment door handles on stand up reach in cooler in the fry station with food debris.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in walk in freezer soiled.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed pitcher handle in contact with sugar in the bulk use bin next to the ice machine on the front line.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed no backflow preventer on mop sink.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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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/.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles on stand up cooler like in the fryer/ chicken breading area soiled with food residue.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris on walk in cooler shelves, and black like substance on reach in cooler door gaskets on the front service line near tea dispensers.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on reach in cooler shelving at the front counter area near pick up window.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee leave salad station to place salad n reach in cooler, no glove change or hand washing observed upon returning to station, educated employee on proper glove usage.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while preparing food.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.