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CHICK-FIL-A 'PELICAN PLAZA' FSU #4072

8420 S TAMIAMI TRL, Sarasota FL 34238 · 941.966.0024

Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats130
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6805717
Grade history
SEP 24
FEB 25
MAR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.Observed at rear hand sink next to walk in freezer. Manager added battery.
Intermediate/31B-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor.Observed case of chips on floor in catering area. Manager relocated.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 29, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black substance at triple sink wall above sink.
Basic/36-27-5
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed broom and dust pan blocking access to hand sink outside walk in freezer. Manager removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Observed extinguisher on floor outside walk in cooler.
/45-05-4
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser not dispensing soap at hand sink near covered fryer. Manager stated machine to be replaced later this afternoon. All other hand sinks soap is dispensing.
Intermediate/31B-06-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed debris inside reach in cooler door handles at cold preparation station. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of food boxes on floor in catering dry storage area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Basic/25-05-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed reachin cooler handle soiled by chicken breading station.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed 2 cases of drink cups on floor in front dry storage area.Employee removed.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in back of Walkin Freezer.
Basic/14-69-4

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.