CHICK FIL A PALM HARBOR
32800 US HWY 19 N, Palm Harbor FL 34684 · 727-786-8545
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 13 roach droppings on top of lid of trash compactor. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for 5 seconds,
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining trays used to store raw chicken in coolers located in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board spotted in warewashing area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen has accumulation of debris,
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in coolers in kitchen used to store raw chicken.
Jul 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched glasses then changed gloves without washing hands.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for 5 seconds,
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched nose and then went to prep Mac and cheese no glove change or handwash,
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 13 roach droppings on top of lid of trash compactor. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink by dish washer blocked by trash can operator moved trash can.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining trays used to store raw chicken in coolers located in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board spotted in warewashing area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in kitchen has accumulation of debris,
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked containers in dry dish storage,
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label residue in container in dish washing area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in coolers in kitchen used to store raw chicken.
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in dry storage near managers office.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on splitter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda nozzles on front line soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash cans Blocked hand sinks in ware washing area, and in kitchen. Operator moved trash cans.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved on salad station.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting containers in drying rack outside ware washing area,
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in rear of walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven has accumulation of debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at bottom of reach in cooler in chicken preparation area.
Jul 11, 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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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on equipment. Operator removed.
Water draining onto floor surface. Water on the floor underneath the dish machine.
Mar 5, 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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Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons above coffee creamer and cups in walk in cooler. Discussed with manager on duty.
Dec 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Rinse 51F
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shake mix 45F cold hold.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shake mix 45F cold, See stop Sale Shredded cheese Cut tomatoes 46F cold hold Operator turned on the refrigeration unit
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee involved in food preparation no beard guard
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee involved in food preparation no hair restraint
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to shake machine chipped
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler next to chicken prep station interior soiled with food debris.
Oct 9, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available 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. Multiple employees involved in food preparation no hair restraint. Employee filling ice bucket with no hair restraint, employee scooping ice in a customers cup no hair restraint, employee making ice cream cone no hair restraint and employee bagging food no hair restraint
Oct 3, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temperature dish machine not entering rinse cycle. Continuously washing. Establishment to utilize 3 compartment sink until dish machine can be repaired.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Abrasives and detergents not thoroughly rinsed from cooking equipment. Dish machine not entering rinse cycle. 3 compartment sink to be utilized until the dish machine is working properly
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees involved in food preparation no hair restraint. Employee filling ice bucket with no hair restraint, employee scooping ice in a customers cup no hair restraint, employee making ice cream cone no hair restraint and employee bagging food no hair restraint
Oct 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temperature dish machine not entering rinse cycle. Continuously washing. Establishment to utilize 3 compartment sink until dish machine can be repaired.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face, took payment and scooped ice at front counter. Employee touched the neck/ sunglasses with glove on and bagged food no hand wash. Employee touched face scooped ice, poured drink no hand wash. Employee went outside touching door to deliver food returned and bagged food with no hand wash.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Abrasives and detergents not thoroughly rinsed from cooking equipment. Dish machine not entering rinse cycle. 3 compartment sink to be utilized until the dish machine is working properly
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees involved in food preparation no hair restraint. Employee filling ice bucket with no hair restraint, employee scooping ice in a customers cup no hair restraint, employee making ice cream cone no hair restraint and employee bagging food no hair restraint
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.