Chick-fil-a Clearwater in Clearwater
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2516 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33765Part of: Chick-fil-A Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Chick-fil-A Clearwater in Pinellas County operated under Risk Level 2 with 146 seats. The facility had 23 inspections on record between 2020 and September 2025, documenting 98 total violations—an average of 4.3 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. No emergency closures were issued. Violations ranged from basic to intermediate severity, with no high-priority violations cited since October 2022. Fire safety violations occurred in 2020 and 2021, both involving portable fire extinguisher gauges in the red zone. The most recent inspection on September 26, 2025 resulted in no further action required, with 6 violations cited across intermediate and basic categories.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Chick-fil-a Clearwater in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Chick-fil-a Clearwater in Clearwater: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Chick-fil-a Clearwater in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 5 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Chick-fil-a Clearwater in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chick-fil-a Clearwater in Clearwater last inspected?
- Chick-fil-a Clearwater in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 26, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Chick-fil-a Clearwater in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chick-fil-a Clearwater in Clearwater are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Chick-fil-a Clearwater in Clearwater had?
- Chick-fil-a Clearwater in Clearwater has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chick-fil-a Clearwater in Clearwater find?
- Chick-fil-a Clearwater in Clearwater was most recently inspected on September 26, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Chick-fil-a Clearwater in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- No, Chick-fil-a Clearwater in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?
- Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.
- Has Chick-fil-a Clearwater in Clearwater had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Chick-fil-a Clearwater in Clearwater has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Chick-fil-a Clearwater in Clearwater operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Chick-fil-a of Clearwater (2020-2021).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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