DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

CHICK-FIL-A

With 7 documented inspections, CHICK-FIL-A in TAMPA has achieved a 3.1/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

17513 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13570268

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floors soiled in back kitchen area. Manager stated it comes from dishwasher.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Manger got rid of ice on doors and storage rack. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee touched hair and clothes when arriving to work. Started working with food, no hand wash. Manger stopped employee from working and had her wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken noodle soup (125F - Hot Holding at 1:51, retemp 158F at 2:40pm ); chicken tortilla soup (130F - Hot Holding at 1:51, retemp 168F at 2:40F) Manager turned temperature of steam basin up. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at middle soda machine at front service desk. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink across from chicken breading station. Manager replaced soap Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10888936

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board on cook line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee pink lunch bag stored on shelf with food items.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in clear container on storage rack above 3 compartment sink.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around door.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black mold like substance on exterior area around nozzles of soda machine near take out window, middle soda machine at front counter and shake machine. Repeat Violation
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor in kitchen as well as walk in cooler.

Inspection Date: 4/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10819048

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a black mold like materiel on the exterior of the soda fountain dispensers in the front service area.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris soiled interior to the thawing coolers.

Inspection Date: 1/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10753065

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Breading table screen with tape. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8769714

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on shelf with single service items. Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers above 3 compartment sink Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Breading table screen with tape. Warning
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryers soiled with debris. Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Mop sink. Discussed proper procedures with operator. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Shelving brackets connected to ceiling. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area at 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink at front counter Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched face then put gloves on to cook food. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing. Dishwasher handles soiled equipment without washing hands. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer spray bottle on shelf with single service items. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in handicap women's stall. Water does not turn on with sensor. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 12/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8451632

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on shelf above clean dishes in chick prep area Corrected observed employee remove Corrected On-Site
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed water draining slow at mop sink Corrected observed employee clean and water drained in mop sink Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar with no label next to ice machine Corrected observed employee label Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee preparing bread, walk outside, and come back inside without washing hands and changing gloves Inspector explained proper hand washing and glove use

Inspection Date: 7/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8370878

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles around the mop sink.
  • 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.