Chick-fil-a 'pelican Plaza' Fsu in Sarasota
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8420 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34238Part of: Chick-fil-A Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Chick-fil-A at Pelican Plaza in Sarasota has received 16 inspections between January 2023 and February 2026, accumulating 47 violations—an average of 2.9 per inspection, well below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Proper hand and arm washing violations appeared in multiple inspections, most recently cited twice in February 2026. Chemical storage and allergen awareness violations were also documented across separate inspections in 2024. A portable fire extinguisher was reported missing from its designated location during a February 2025 inspection. The most recent inspection on February 3, 2026 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Chick-fil-a 'pelican Plaza' Fsu in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Chick-fil-a 'pelican Plaza' Fsu in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Chick-fil-a 'pelican Plaza' Fsu in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections4 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 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 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 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Chick-fil-a 'pelican Plaza' Fsu in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chick-fil-a 'pelican Plaza' Fsu in Sarasota last inspected?
- Chick-fil-a 'pelican Plaza' Fsu #4072 in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Chick-fil-a 'pelican Plaza' Fsu in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chick-fil-a 'pelican Plaza' Fsu #4072 in Sarasota are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Chick-fil-a 'pelican Plaza' Fsu in Sarasota had?
- Chick-fil-a 'pelican Plaza' Fsu #4072 in Sarasota has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chick-fil-a 'pelican Plaza' Fsu in Sarasota find?
- Chick-fil-a 'pelican Plaza' Fsu #4072 in Sarasota was most recently inspected on February 3, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Chick-fil-a 'pelican Plaza' Fsu in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Chick-fil-a 'pelican Plaza' Fsu #4072 in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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.
- Has Chick-fil-a 'pelican Plaza' Fsu in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Chick-fil-a 'pelican Plaza' Fsu #4072 in Sarasota has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Chick-fil-a 'pelican Plaza' Fsu in Sarasota operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Chick-fil-a "pelican Plaza" Fsu #4072 (2025).
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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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