Estero, Lee County

CHICK-FIL-A OF ESTERO

21900 S TAMIAMI TRL, Estero, FL 33928

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Mar 20, 2026
City
Estero
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

12A-11-4

Detail 24456273

High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee use restroom then return to work without washing his hands. Spoke with operator. Corrective Action Taken

23-24-4

Detail 24456271

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed equipment door handles on stand up reach in cooler in the fry station with food debris.

36-73-4

Detail 24456272

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in walk in freezer soiled.

10-01-5

Detail 24456274

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed pitcher handle in contact with sugar in the bulk use bin next to the ice machine on the front line.

Oct 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

29-38-4

Detail 24099322

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed no backflow preventer on mop sink.

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

51-16-7

Detail 23782687

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning

51-09-4

Detail 23782685

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.

51-15-4

Detail 23782686

Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider.

Sep 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

23-24-4

Detail 23206100

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles on stand up cooler like in the fryer/ chicken breading area soiled with food residue.

23-03-4

Detail 23206102

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris on walk in cooler shelves, and black like substance on reach in cooler door gaskets on the front service line near tea dispensers.

14-33-4

Detail 23206101

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on reach in cooler shelving at the front counter area near pick up window.

May 1, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

12A-09-4

Detail 22413844

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee leave salad station to place salad n reach in cooler, no glove change or hand washing observed upon returning to station, educated employee on proper glove usage. Corrective Action Taken

13-07-4

Detail 22413843

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while preparing food.

33-16-4

Detail 22413842

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open.

Jul 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

11-27-4

Detail 21786533

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

50-09-4

Detail 21786534

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Nov 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

13-07-4

Detail 21598404

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing watches and bracelets.

08B-38-4

Detail 21598407

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed breading mix stored on floor. Operator moved Box to shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21598405

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on door handle

36-52-4

Detail 21598406

Basic - Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed dust like buildup on wire shelves in dry storage area and above soda boxes

Dec 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31B-05-4

Detail 20726859

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.

Aug 25, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-38-4

Detail 20458343

Basic - Food stored on floor in walkin freezer Corrected On-Site