Chicken Salad Chick in Lutz
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17623 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Lutz, FL 33548Part of: Chicken Salad Chick Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Chicken Salad Chick in Lutz operated under Risk Level 2 with 21 inspections spanning from 2016 through December 2025, accumulating 87 total violations—an average of 4.1 violations per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. One disciplinary action resulted in a $400 fine. A fire safety violation for a missing portable fire extinguisher was documented in April 2016 for reporting purposes only. Recurring violations included improper chemical storage (cited in 4 inspections) and hand washing failures (cited in 2 inspections between 2024 and 2025). The most recent inspection on December 19, 2025 identified 2 basic violations related to chemical storage and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Chicken Salad Chick in Lutz: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Chicken Salad Chick in Lutz: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2014049035 | $400.00 | Nov 20, 2014 | Fort Lauderdale |
Chicken Salad Chick in Lutz: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Chicken Salad Chick in Lutz: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— 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 · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Chicken Salad Chick in Lutz: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chicken Salad Chick in Lutz last inspected?
- Chicken Salad Chick in Lutz was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Chicken Salad Chick in Lutz?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chicken Salad Chick in Lutz are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Time as control.
- How many health inspections has Chicken Salad Chick in Lutz had?
- Chicken Salad Chick in Lutz has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chicken Salad Chick in Lutz find?
- Chicken Salad Chick in Lutz was most recently inspected on April 23, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Chicken Salad Chick in Lutz ever been shut down?
- No, Chicken Salad Chick in Lutz has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
- Has Chicken Salad Chick in Lutz had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Chicken Salad Chick in Lutz has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Chicken Salad Chick in Lutz faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Chicken Salad Chick in Lutz has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Chicken Salad Chick in Lutz been fined?
- Chicken Salad Chick in Lutz has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Chicken Salad Chick in Lutz operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Mekenita Mexican Grille (2016).
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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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