Palm Harbor, Pinellas County

CHICK FIL A PALM HARBOR

32800 US HWY 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
2 High Priority
Jan 22, 2026
City
Palm Harbor
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Jan 22, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

35A-02-7

Detail 24317689

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in dry storage near managers office.

29-42-4

Detail 24317688

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on splitter.

22-02-4

Detail 24317690

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda nozzles on front line soiled.

31A-09-4

Detail 24317693

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash cans Blocked hand sinks in ware washing area, and in kitchen. Operator moved trash cans. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24317685

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved on salad station.

24-08-4

Detail 24317686

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting containers in drying rack outside ware washing area,

14-69-4

Detail 24317692

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in rear of walk in freezer.

22-08-4

Detail 24317687

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven has accumulation of debris.

29-49-6

Detail 24317691

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at bottom of reach in cooler in chicken preparation area.

Jul 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

10-20-4

Detail 23864483

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on equipment. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

29-03-4

Detail 23864482

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Water on the floor underneath the dish machine.

Mar 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-17-4

Detail 23606362

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons above coffee creamer and cups in walk in cooler. Discussed with manager on duty.

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-56-4

Detail 23399005

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Rinse 51F Warning

Mar 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

01B-02-5

Detail 22715384

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shake mix 45F cold hold.

03A-02-5

Detail 22715383

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shake mix 45F cold, See stop Sale Shredded cheese Cut tomatoes 46F cold hold Operator turned on the refrigeration unit Corrective Action Taken

13-04-4

Detail 22715380

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee involved in food preparation no beard guard

13-03-4

Detail 22715382

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee involved in food preparation no hair restraint

14-38-4

Detail 22715385

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to shake machine chipped

22-16-4

Detail 22715381

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler next to chicken prep station interior soiled with food debris. Corrected On-Site

Oct 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-13-5

Detail 22350063

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 22350064

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees involved in food preparation no hair restraint. Employee filling ice bucket with no hair restraint, employee scooping ice in a customers cup no hair restraint, employee making ice cream cone no hair restraint and employee bagging food no hair restraint Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: Time Extended

Oct 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

22-49-4

Detail 22334194

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temperature dish machine not entering rinse cycle. Continuously washing. Establishment to utilize 3 compartment sink until dish machine can be repaired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 22334191

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Time Extended

16-19-5

Detail 22334192

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Abrasives and detergents not thoroughly rinsed from cooking equipment. Dish machine not entering rinse cycle. 3 compartment sink to be utilized until the dish machine is working properly Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 22334193

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees involved in food preparation no hair restraint. Employee filling ice bucket with no hair restraint, employee scooping ice in a customers cup no hair restraint, employee making ice cream cone no hair restraint and employee bagging food no hair restraint Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: Time Extended

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

22-49-4

Detail 22331304

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temperature dish machine not entering rinse cycle. Continuously washing. Establishment to utilize 3 compartment sink until dish machine can be repaired. Warning

12A-25-4

Detail 22331305

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face, took payment and scooped ice at front counter. Employee touched the neck/ sunglasses with glove on and bagged food no hand wash. Employee touched face scooped ice, poured drink no hand wash. Employee went outside touching door to deliver food returned and bagged food with no hand wash. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 22331302

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

16-19-5

Detail 22331301

Basic - Abrasives and detergents not thoroughly rinsed from cooking equipment. Dish machine not entering rinse cycle. 3 compartment sink to be utilized until the dish machine is working properly Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22331303

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees involved in food preparation no hair restraint. Employee filling ice bucket with no hair restraint, employee scooping ice in a customers cup no hair restraint, employee making ice cream cone no hair restraint and employee bagging food no hair restraint Repeat Violation Warning

Jan 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 13

12A-10-4

Detail 21671934

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee scratched head with gloved hand no hand wash. Operator spoke with employee who then washed her hand and changed gloves Corrective Action Taken

12A-29-4

Detail 21671928

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee too money from customer in drive through and handled clean equipment. Discussed proper hand washing

03A-02-5

Detail 21671931

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Scrambled egg mixture 48F cold hold, held on top of ice, discussed with operator the importance of making sure that foods held on ice are properly inserted into ice bath to allow cooling to the entire pan. Operator added additional ice to bath. Egg mixture was held in bath for less than 4 hours.

41-10-4

Detail 21671924

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical stored next to coffee filters. Operator removed chemical and property stored it. Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 21671935

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

14-09-4

Detail 21671923

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board has deep grooves. No longer cleanable.

12B-07-4

Detail 21671926

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee working drive through has drink on clean prep table Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21671925

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees scooping ice and making drinks without proper hair restraint Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 21671927

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Around dish machine. Operator aware of leak parts are on order Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21671932

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line prep areas

33-09-4

Detail 21671930

Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Bag of garbage outside of dumpster. Discussed the importance of keeping garbage secured in dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 21671933

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of sugar bin soiled. Discussed the importance of keeping dry ingredient bins clean

29-11-4

Detail 21671929

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Dish machine leaking.

Jul 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

12A-29-4

Detail 21191563

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee took money from customer and scooped iced and prepared drink with no hand was. Discussed proper hand washing procedures

03B-01-6

Detail 21191565

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken pieces 81F held on counter

31A-11-4

Detail 21191561

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink containing crushed ice behind front counter.

13-02-4

Detail 21191564

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees engaged in food prep with hair not properly restrained. Ponytails with hanging hair not effectively restrained

36-22-4

Detail 21191562

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Repeat Violation

Apr 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 20997990

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Iced tea dispenser stained

13-03-4

Detail 20997991

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

36-22-4

Detail 20997989

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Through out prep areas

Jan 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

13-02-4

Detail 20765268

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee has hair loose at the top of his visor. Discussed the need to have hair effectively restrained.

36-73-4

Detail 20765267

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor In cooks area slick.