Temple Terrace, Hillsborough County

CHICK-FIL-A TEMPLE TERRACE

5302 E FOWLER AVE, Temple Terrace, FL 33617

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Jan 28, 2026
City
Temple Terrace
County
Hillsborough
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 28, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

23-24-4

Detail 24329874

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the handles to the thawing cabinets and walk in cooler being soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24329875

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in the dish drying area. Manager unstacked containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jul 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 23861147

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the interior of the thawing cabinets being soiled with food debris build up.

14-09-4

Detail 23861146

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the dish drying rack. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 23861145

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked containers on the dish drying rack. Manager corrected storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 23861148

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in the front service area.

Jan 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

22-49-4

Detail 23466195

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dish machine temping at 172F. Manager ran the machine a few more times and the dish machine tempted 178F. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23466194

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in the dish drying rack. Observed the bins used to make tea being stained. Manager began to re-clean all items. Corrective Action Taken

14-09-4

Detail 23466198

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the dish drying area.

24-08-4

Detail 23466197

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked on the dish drying rack. Near the dish machine. Manager unstacked containers to allow it to properly air dry. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 23466196

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed several cases of fries being stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Employee placed items six inches off of the floor. Corrected On-Site

Jul 15, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 11Total: 12

35A-02-6

Detail 22975201

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 fly landing on dry storage shelf at catering station

22-20-5

Detail 22975197

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine

36-34-5

Detail 22975192

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed. 2 ceiling tiles soiled with a mold like substance in the lobby above the trash cans

32-12-5

Detail 22975198

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed small trash can in the restroom stall not covered

08B-49-4

Detail 22975202

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee mango stored on shelf with sale food inside walking cooler Corrected -observed employee discard Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 22975196

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observes employee with no beard guard Corrected observed employee place beard guard on Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22975195

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf next to dish machine

10-20-4

Detail 22975199

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on push cart handles on cookline next to fryer Corrected -observed employee discard Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22975200

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris build up inside reachin freezer on cookline

16-48-4

Detail 22975203

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food in clean plastic containers on storage shelf next to dish machine Observed employee move to dish area to be cleaned Corrective Action Taken

25-05-4

Detail 22975194

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 2 boxes of gallon drink containers stored on floor in catering station Corrected observed employee place on shelf Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 22975193

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand sink leaking near back door of kitchen

Aug 9, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 22188146

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed gloves in hand wash sink next to mop sink. Employee removed gloves. Corrected On-Site

32-11-5

Detail 22188143

Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. No toilet paper in women's stall. Manager replaced toilet paper. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22188145

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap available at hand-washing sink located in ladies restroom. Manager replaced batteries. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 22188147

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on bottom of reach in cooler used for,thawing.

32-23-4

Detail 22188144

Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed toilet in ladies restroom not flushing. Manager fixed. Corrected On-Site

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-03-4

Detail 22153545

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove molding on tile next to mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Cove molding has not been repaired. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 22153547

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed standing water and missing grout on tiles next to mop sink and front register area next to ice cream machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Tile has not been repaired. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: Time Extended

33-15-4

Detail 22153548

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid on recycling dumpster Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Lid has not been replaced. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: Time Extended

33-12-4

Detail 22153546

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed rusted hole on right side of dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Hole has not been repaired. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: Time Extended

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

35A-02-6

Detail 22149419

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 8 flies on mop sink wall. Observed 4 live flies between reach in cooler and walk in freezer on the wall. Observed 1 live fly on dish rack across from dish machine. Observed 1 live fly on wall next to ice cream machine, manager killed,fly and sanitized area. Observed 10 live flies under front left soda station near expo area. 1 live fly on wall in lobby near same register. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: 1 live fly on wall 1 live roach on splenda box located on top of thaw cooler 1 live fly on cardboard box. 1 dead fly on floor next to prep table 1 live fly in open cabinet under soda machine 1 live fly on on soda machine located at front counter Manager eradicated, cleaned and sanitized areas . Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

35A-09-4

Detail 22149423

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 1 fly larva on floor between reach in cooler and walk in freezer. Observed 1 dead fly on door beneath chicken fryer. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: 1 dead fly on gasket of reach in cooler at front counter. Manager removed, cleaned an sanitized the area. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

36-03-4

Detail 22149420

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove molding on tile next to mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Cove molding has not been repaired. Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 22149417

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed standing water and missing grout on tiles next to mop sink and front register area next to ice cream machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Tile has not been repaired. Time Extended

33-15-4

Detail 22149422

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid on recycling dumpster Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Lid has not been replaced. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 22149421

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed some ice build up around unit and accumulated ice on floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Ice accumulation on floor Time Extended

33-12-4

Detail 22149418

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed rusted hole on right side of dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Hole has not been repaired. Time Extended

Jul 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 12

35A-02-6

Detail 22142980

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 8 flies on mop sink wall. Observed 4 live flies between reach in cooler and walk in freezer on the wall. Observed 1 live fly on dish rack across from dish machine. Observed 1 live fly on wall next to ice cream machine, manager killed,fly and sanitized area. Observed 10 live flies under front left soda station near expo area. 1 live fly on wall in lobby near same register. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-09-4

Detail 22142974

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 1 fly larva on floor between reach in cooler and walk in freezer. Observed 1 dead fly on door beneath chicken fryer. Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 22142972

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed reach in cooler located next to fryers with buildup debris on racks and inner door. Warning

16-03-4

Detail 22142976

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed debris build up inside machine. Warning

36-03-4

Detail 22142971

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove molding on tile next to mop sink. Warning

36-11-4

Detail 22142970

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed standing water and missing grout on tiles next to mop sink and front register area next to ice cream machine. Warning

33-15-4

Detail 22142975

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid on recycling dumpster Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22142979

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed some ice build up around unit and accumulated ice on floor. Warning

33-09-4

Detail 22142973

Basic - Observed cardboard and one bag of trash next to dumpsters Warning

33-12-4

Detail 22142978

Basic - Observed rusted hole on right side of dumpster. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 22142977

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water buildup on bottom of reach in cooler. Operator wiped up water. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-03-4

Detail 22142969

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed pipe under soda machine draining directly on floor causing water build up. Warning

Mar 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

22-57-6

Detail 21871007

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature 147.8), manager re ran machine and tested at 153f Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-16: Manager had mechanic come out and service machine. Dishwasher temped at 150F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Manager set up three compartment sink. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Mar 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7

22-57-6

Detail 21853999

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature 147.8), manager re ran machine and tested at 153f Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 21853994

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flies on wall by mop sink Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 21853996

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on wall by dish machine. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21853997

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 21853993

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 21853998

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By mop sink Warning

51-13-4

Detail 21853995

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning

Aug 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

50-17-2

Detail 21235509

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 2-1-22.Manager renewed the license. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21235508

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the white cutting board at dish with excessive grooves on the cutting board.

24-08-4

Detail 21235506

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed water in between the pans stored on dish. Wet nesting.

16-46-4

Detail 21235507

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on clean pans at the dishwasher. Manager had some one remove the labels. Corrected On-Site

Jan 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 20812049

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand sink by the fryers was blocked by pickle buckets. Employee moved the buckets away from the sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20812051

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand sink at the front counter. Employee restocked the paper towels. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20812052

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed leftover chicken from the day before with no label or date on the container. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20812050

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of chicken stored on the freezer floor.

Jul 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02C-02-5

Detail 20340211

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken breasts not dated from prior day in walk-in cooler. Observed operator date the chicken. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-13-4

Detail 20340209

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster, I am sending the operator a choking poster.

23-03-4

Detail 20340210

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in the walk-in freezer with black mold like substance on it. Observed operator have an employee start cleaning the gaskets. Corrective Action Taken