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
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly observed at drive thru.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license has expired date.
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.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank not secured in mop storage area
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine not working properly, no ware washing being done. Repair in progress
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At fryers line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By mop sink. Employee mop and clean at time of inspection.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Under prep sink in kitchen. Slow draining water in mop sink.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Observed dishwasher machine final rinse tested at 147F Operator set up the 3-compartment sink, sanitizer tested at 200ppm
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
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf above 3-compartment sink
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed along pipes under fan in walk-in cooler
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored on food warmer Corrected observed employee remove
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed a copy to the operator
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris on top of sugar container
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed knife stored on hand sink Corrected- observed employee remove
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
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on floor under shelf in walk-in freezer Corrected observed employee clean
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on push cart Corrected -observed employee remove
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris build up on sauce cart
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored at mop sink Corrected observed employee invert
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly observed at drive thru.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee hand wash sink at drive thru are with paper towel debris.
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.
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
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler doors and handles with old food debris.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean equipment observed wet nesting at pot storage area.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage observed on ground around dumpster.
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.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on chicken prep line with old debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Wrapping papers not stored protected at drive thur.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle. By ice cream machine. Priority: Basic
Observed: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By walk in freezer and by clean equipment storage. Employee mopped and sanitized area. Priority:Basic
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
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready to eat food. Unwashed lettuce stored over clean cut lettuce in walk in cooler Priority: Basic
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