Chick-fil-a of Estero in Estero
Last inspected:
21900 S Tamiami Trl, Estero, FL 33928Part of: Chick-fil-A Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This Chick-fil-A location in Estero has been inspected 24 times since 2016, accumulating 68 violations — an average of 2.8 per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been infrequent, appearing in only 3 inspections across the record: shell stock requirements were cited in November 2023 and March 2026, chemical storage violations appeared in March 2026, approved food source violations were cited in March 2026, and a food contact surfaces violation was documented in September 2024. The most recent inspection on March 20, 2026 found 8 violations including one high-priority violation for approved food source, but was completed with no further action required. A portable fire extinguisher gauge reading in the red zone was documented in January 2015 for reporting purposes only.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Chick-fil-a of Estero in Estero: Comparison to Lee County Averages
Chick-fil-a of Estero in Estero: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Chick-fil-a of Estero in Estero: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections2 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Chick-fil-a of Estero in Estero: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chick-fil-a of Estero in Estero last inspected?
- Chick-fil-a of Estero in Estero was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Chick-fil-a of Estero in Estero?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chick-fil-a of Estero in Estero are: Time as control, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Chick-fil-a of Estero in Estero had?
- Chick-fil-a of Estero in Estero has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chick-fil-a of Estero in Estero find?
- Chick-fil-a of Estero in Estero was most recently inspected on March 20, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Chick-fil-a of Estero in Estero ever been shut down?
- No, Chick-fil-a of Estero in Estero 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 V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Chick-fil-a of Estero in Estero had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Chick-fil-a of Estero in Estero has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Chick-fil-a of Estero in Estero operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Chick Fil a at Estero (2015).
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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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