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CHICK-FIL-A ZEPHYRHILLS #4040

7490 GALL BLVD, Zephyrhills FL 33541 · 813-702-1222

Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats154
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6113741
Grade history
FEB 25
APR 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 20 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. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food and 1 live fly at drive through area. Not landing on any food
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

May 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 12, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Full size deep metal pans on clean dish shelf. Operator separated to dry.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle for cheese touching food in flip top cooler. Operator placed correctly.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 2 15-pound propane tanks inside by back door. Manager placed outside.
/48-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Apr 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live small flying insects in kitchen near storage area near salad station assembly cooler and 1 live small flying insect in dining area near vase of flowers at a dining table. Operator stated they will be removing the flower from the tables and contacted pest control company.
High priority/35A-02-6/Corrective Action Taken/Admin Complaint
Feb 26, 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 ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on reach-in cooler door near front counter.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Single-serve plastic ware exposed to splash underneath paper towel dispenser in wait station area.
Basic/25-23-4
Dec 2, 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 ▾
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Next to fryers, removed for cleaning
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 15, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands and changing gloves. Male and Female employee pushed garbage down with gloved hands in over full trash can and then engaged in food prep. Discussed with operator and the trash was emptied.
High priority/12A-29-4/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in prep area. Operator states the unit isn't working. Operator went to the store to purchase hand pump soap
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board Operator discarded and put a new cutting board in its place.
Basic/14-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Self-closing metering faucet does not provide water for at least 15 seconds. Sink in primary area Sink in expo areas
Basic/27-14-4/Warning
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to dish machine not functioning due to dead battery on motion sensor, repairs already scheduled
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrective Action Taken
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Salad prep cooler
Basic/14-09-4
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food and 1 live fly at drive through area. Not landing on any food
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl inside salad reach in cooler. Employee removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning

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.