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CHICK-FIL-A FSU # 4043

CHICK-FIL-A FSU # 4043 has 7 health inspections on file for its CLEARWATER location, with an overall rating of 4.0/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

2525 Countryside Boulevard
Clearwater, Florida, 33761
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13466953

  • 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employee involved in food preparation with no hair restraints. Discussed that all positions are required to wear a hair restraint if involved in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: 1 Employee poring and putting lids on milk shake ponytail no hair restraint 1 employee pouring soft drinks and placing lids, ponytail no hair restraints 1 employee came through the kitchen, pulled refill of lemonade from cooler and refilled lemonade at front counter, no hair restraint. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13464540

  • 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employee involved in food preparation with no hair restraints. Discussed that all positions are required to wear a hair restraint if involved in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: 1 Employee poring and putting lids on milk shake ponytail no hair restraint 1 employee pouring soft drinks and placing lids, ponytail no hair restraints 1 employee came through the kitchen, pulled refill of lemonade from cooler and refilled lemonade at front counter, no hair restraint. **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Enclosed room next to dumpster area holding food equipment and utensils as well as chemicals not on plans. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: Storage was noted on plans **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10933284

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employee involved in food preparation with no hair restraints. Discussed that all positions are required to wear a hair restraint if involved in food preparation. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil and flour removed from its original container and placed in food container not labeled with common name. Operator labeled the flour during the inspection but stated there is no label for oil.Warning Warning
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched dust pan, changed gloves no hand wash before starting food preparation Employee brought soiled touched raw chicken and then handles clean equipment and utensils with out washing hands Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in hand wash sink in rear of kitchen. Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Enclosed room next to dumpster area holding food equipment and utensils as well as chemicals not on plans. Warning
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8826730

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Small gap at the corners of the exit door at the back of the kitchen. Discussed with manager on duty.

Inspection Date: 7/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8738445

  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Gave operator paper form HR 5030-105. Operator hung poster on wall Corrected On-Site
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink next to walk in freezer leaking from faucet. Operator states they are waiting for a part to arrive so that it can be fixed. Employees are using hand sink nearby.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash bin sitting on hand sink near walk in freezer. Operator relocated trash bin. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Antavious, Daniel, Felipe have been employed for longer than 60 days and have no proof of training. Operator states there have been issues with the portal showing incomplete when employees have received training.

Inspection Date: 8/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8466692

  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.manager placed an order for a measuring device

Inspection Date: 7/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8416469

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator has employee agreement forms working on staff signatures.