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CHICK-FIL-A TAMPA STADIUM

2551 N. DALE MABRY HWY., Tampa FL 33607 · 813-450-1832

Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats110
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3917895
Grade history
AUG 24
APR 25
MAY 25
OCT 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly observed at drive thru.
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A carton of liquid egg (52F - Cold Holding) stored on counter top next to grill. Operator moved to reach-in freezer, re temped: 37F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license has expired date.
Basic/50-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's room. Provided a sign and operator posted at time of inspection.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank not secured in mop storage area
Basic/51-11-4
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine not working properly, no ware washing being done. Repair in progress
Basic/14-11-5
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
May 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of shredded cheddar cheese 47 F stored in reach-in cooler at salad station. Operator moved to walk-in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At fryers line.
Intermediate/31B-06-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By mop sink. Employee mop and clean at time of inspection.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Under prep sink in kitchen. Slow draining water in mop sink.
Basic/29-19-4
Apr 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine was disrepair at time of inspection. Operator placed note "do not use" on dish machine and set up three-compartments sink to manually wash, rinse and sanitize food contact surfaces at time of inspection.
Basic/14-11-5/Corrective Action Taken
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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. Observed dishwasher machine final rinse tested at 147F Operator set up the 3-compartment sink, sanitizer tested at 200ppm
Intermediate/22-56-4/Corrective Action Taken
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed flowers store over sale food in walk-in cooler Corrected observed employee remove
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf above 3-compartment sink
Basic/24-08-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed along pipes under fan in walk-in cooler
Basic/14-69-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored on food warmer Corrected observed employee remove
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed a copy to the operator
Basic/51-13-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris on top of sugar container
Basic/23-03-4
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed knife stored on hand sink Corrected- observed employee remove
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Observed dish machine final rinse temperature tested at 158 F Observed employee set up 3-compartment sink until dish machine is fixed, sanitized tested at 200ppm
Intermediate/22-56-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on floor under shelf in walk-in freezer Corrected observed employee clean
Basic/14-69-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on push cart Corrected -observed employee remove
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris build up on sauce cart
Basic/23-03-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored at mop sink Corrected observed employee invert
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing hands less than 10 seconds. Corrected action taken, inspector discussed with employee proper hygiene procedures.
High priority/12A-17-4/Corrective Action Taken
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly observed at drive thru.
High priority/35A-02-6
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee hand wash sink at drive thru are with paper towel debris.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink by drive thru, corrected, manager replaced paper.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Richard Frank. Establishment has another certified food manager on duty at time of inspection. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/53A-01-7
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler doors and handles with old food debris.
Basic/23-24-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean equipment observed wet nesting at pot storage area.
Basic/24-08-4
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage observed on ground around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on cart handle on cooks line. B. Spatula stored between equipment on cooks line.
Basic/10-20-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on chicken prep line with old debris.
Basic/22-16-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Wrapping papers not stored protected at drive thur.
Basic/25-05-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation
Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle. By ice cream machine. Priority: Basic
Basic/25-16-4
Observed: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By walk in freezer and by clean equipment storage. Employee mopped and sanitized area. Priority:Basic
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected on Site
Observed: Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. By handwash sink near walk in freezer. Employee mop and sanitized area and added pan under drain line attached to the walk in freezer. Priority:Basic
Basic/29-19-4/Corrective Action Taken
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready to eat food. Unwashed lettuce stored over clean cut lettuce in walk in cooler Priority: Basic
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On Site

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