CHICK-FIL-A TEMPLE TERRACE
5302 E FOWLER AVE, Temple Terrace FL 33617 · 813.914.0295
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 fly landing on dry storage shelf at catering station
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed the interior of the thawing cabinet being soiled with food debris. Manager had employee clean and sanitize area.
Jan 28, 2026Inspection 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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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the handles to the thawing cabinets and walk in cooler being soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned and sanitized.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in the dish drying area. Manager unstacked containers.
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the interior of the thawing cabinets being soiled with food debris build up.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the dish drying rack.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked containers on the dish drying rack. Manager corrected storage.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in the front service area.
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. Observed the dish machine temping at 172F. Manager ran the machine a few more times and the dish machine tempted 178F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in the dish drying rack. Observed the bins used to make tea being stained. Manager began to re-clean all items.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the dish drying area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked on the dish drying rack. Near the dish machine. Manager unstacked containers to allow it to properly air dry.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed several cases of fries being stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Employee placed items six inches off of the floor.
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 fly landing on dry storage shelf at catering station
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed. 2 ceiling tiles soiled with a mold like substance in the lobby above the trash cans
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed small trash can in the restroom stall not covered
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee mango stored on shelf with sale food inside walking cooler Corrected -observed employee discard
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observes employee with no beard guard Corrected observed employee place beard guard on
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf next to dish machine
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on push cart handles on cookline next to fryer Corrected -observed employee discard
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris build up inside reachin freezer on cookline
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food in clean plastic containers on storage shelf next to dish machine Observed employee move to dish area to be cleaned
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 2 boxes of gallon drink containers stored on floor in catering station Corrected observed employee place on shelf
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand sink leaking near back door of kitchen
Aug 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed gloves in hand wash sink next to mop sink. Employee removed gloves.
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. No toilet paper in women's stall. Manager replaced toilet paper.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap available at hand-washing sink located in ladies restroom. Manager replaced batteries.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on bottom of reach in cooler used for,thawing.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed toilet in ladies restroom not flushing. Manager fixed.
Jul 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove molding on tile next to mop sink.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed standing water and missing grout on tiles next to mop sink and front register area next to ice cream machine.
Garbage can located outside has no lid on recycling dumpster
Observed rusted hole on right side of dumpster.
Jul 26, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 8 flies on mop sink wall. Observed 4 live flies between reach in cooler and walk in freezer on the wall. Observed 1 live fly on dish rack across from dish machine. Observed 1 live fly on wall next to ice cream machine, manager killed,fly and sanitized area. Observed 10 live flies under front left soda station near expo area. 1 live fly on wall in lobby near same register.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 1 fly larva on floor between reach in cooler and walk in freezer. Observed 1 dead fly on door beneath chicken fryer.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove molding on tile next to mop sink.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed standing water and missing grout on tiles next to mop sink and front register area next to ice cream machine.
Garbage can located outside has no lid on recycling dumpster
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed some ice build up around unit and accumulated ice on floor.
Observed rusted hole on right side of dumpster.
Jul 24, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 8 flies on mop sink wall. Observed 4 live flies between reach in cooler and walk in freezer on the wall. Observed 1 live fly on dish rack across from dish machine. Observed 1 live fly on wall next to ice cream machine, manager killed,fly and sanitized area. Observed 10 live flies under front left soda station near expo area. 1 live fly on wall in lobby near same register.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 1 fly larva on floor between reach in cooler and walk in freezer. Observed 1 dead fly on door beneath chicken fryer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed reach in cooler located next to fryers with buildup debris on racks and inner door.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed debris build up inside machine.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove molding on tile next to mop sink.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed standing water and missing grout on tiles next to mop sink and front register area next to ice cream machine.
Garbage can located outside has no lid on recycling dumpster
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed some ice build up around unit and accumulated ice on floor.
Observed cardboard and one bag of trash next to dumpsters
Observed rusted hole on right side of dumpster.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water buildup on bottom of reach in cooler. Operator wiped up water.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed pipe under soda machine draining directly on floor causing water build up.
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