How many health inspections has CHICK-FIL-A had?

CHICK-FIL-A has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CHICK-FIL-A ever been shut down?

Yes, CHICK-FIL-A has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at CHICK-FIL-A?

The most frequently cited violations at CHICK-FIL-A are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper sewage disposal.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?

TOXIC EXPOSURE: Improper identification, storage, or use of toxic substances creates immediate risk of chemical contamination. Unmarked spray bottles cause accidental food contamination. Improper pesticide application contaminates food preparation surfaces. Chemical fumes in food areas are absorbed by uncovered food. Employee exposure risks chemical burns and respiratory injury. All toxic substances must be: clearly and accurately labeled, stored in designated areas away from food, used only according to manufacturer instructions, applied only by certified personnel (pesticides). Never transfer chemicals to unlabeled containers. Keep chemicals in locked storage when not in active use. Maintain chemical inventory and SDS files.

CHICK-FIL-A

4241 N 4 ST, St Petersburg, FL 33703

Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CHICK-FIL-A DBA NEELY DAVID · License: SEA6214504

CHICK-FIL-A in St Petersburg, FL has 25 inspections on record with 219 total violations (8.8 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

25Inspections

219Violations

1Closures

Data current as of February 11, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for CHICK-FIL-A
Date	Reason	Reopened
Sep 15, 2022	Rodent, Roach & Fly activity	10:48:00

Inspection History (25)

Feb 11, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V24 Toxic substance control

Jul 30, 2024 — Complaint Full· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Apr 3, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jan 31, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V24 Toxic substance control

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Aug 4, 2023 — Complaint Full· 13 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 15, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 14, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 16, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 16, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 15, 2022 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Mar 15, 2022 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Sep 22, 2021 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 1, 2021 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Oct 2, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

May 8, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Dec 3, 2019 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 5, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

May 3, 2019 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 21, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 15, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 13, 2017 — Complaint Full· 6 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 12, 2017 — Complaint Full· 17 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 19, 2017 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Aug 24, 2016 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Aug 23, 2016 — Routine - Food· 25 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

CHICK-FIL-A has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Pinellas County average of 0.27 closures per facility. It has averaged 8.8 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.56.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CHICK-FIL-A had?: CHICK-FIL-A has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CHICK-FIL-A ever been shut down?: Yes, CHICK-FIL-A has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at CHICK-FIL-A?: The most frequently cited violations at CHICK-FIL-A are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper sewage disposal.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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