CHICK-FIL-A ZEPHYRHILLS #4040
7490 GALL BLVD, Zephyrhills FL 33541 · 813-702-1222
Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 20 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. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food and 1 live fly at drive through area. Not landing on any food
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Full size deep metal pans on clean dish shelf. Operator separated to dry.
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.
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.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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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.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on reach-in cooler door near front counter.
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.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Next to fryers, removed for cleaning
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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.
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
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board Operator discarded and put a new cutting board in its place.
Self-closing metering faucet does not provide water for at least 15 seconds. Sink in primary area Sink in expo areas
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Salad prep cooler
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl inside salad reach in cooler. Employee removed
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.