Chick-fil-a in Tampa
3019 Cove Bend Dr, Tampa, FL 33613
The Tampa Chick-fil-A location has been inspected 24 times between 2016 and October 2025, accumulating 133 violations—more than double the statewide average of 5.2 violations per inspection. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. High-priority violations have centered on hand washing, chemical storage, toxic substance control, shell stock requirements, proper cooking temperatures, and consumer advisories. Chemical storage violations appeared in at least 5 inspections; hand washing violations in at least 3; proper cooking temperature violations in at least 3. The most recent complaint inspection on October 22, 2025 identified 10 violations including high-priority findings for shell stock requirements, toxic substance control, and chemical storage, with disposition "Inspection Completed - No Further Action." A fire safety violation was documented in September 2016 for a marked exit blocked by remodeling work. The facility maintains Risk Level 2 status with 154 seats.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: October 22, 2025
Chick-fil-a in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Chick-fil-a in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Chick-fil-a in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Chick-fil-a in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chick-fil-a in Tampa last inspected?
- Chick-fil-a in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 22, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Chick-fil-a in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chick-fil-a in Tampa are: Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Chick-fil-a in Tampa had?
- Chick-fil-a in Tampa has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chick-fil-a in Tampa find?
- Chick-fil-a in Tampa was most recently inspected on October 22, 2025 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Chick-fil-a in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Chick-fil-a in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- 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 in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Chick-fil-a in Tampa has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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