Chick-Fil-A #1986

1814 Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL 33948

American

Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Chick-Fil-A #1986 has eight inspections in the public record. On Nov 13, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Port Charlotte sits at 82, putting Chick-Fil-A #1986 on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler in drive thru. Observed employee cleaning gasket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in Raw chicken area, food debris on back side of cooler/freezer reach in handles. Observed employee cleaning handles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

23-24-4

Jun 5, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen, with some food debris on it.

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed 2 hotel pans with old labels stuck on them. Observed operator removing labels and putting pans in dish to re wash **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

Mar 24, 2025

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at handwash sinks next to Walk in Freezer and cookline.

31B-04-4

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Feb 12, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on December 1,2024. Observed license renewed for December 1, 2024 **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed back flow valve missing at mop sink

29-42-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed lemon aide mix not labeled

02D-01-5

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed a piece of lettuce on a cambro on drying shelf. Observed operator removing and putting into dish **Corrective Action Taken**

16-48-4

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed 5 gallon containers stored to dry on soiled drying rack. Observed drying rack cleaned. Washed, rinsed, and sanatized **Corrected On-Site**

24-06-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels/yellow tape on 5 gallon containers on drying rack. Observed yellow tape removed from container, container washed, rinsed, sanitized , and put back on clean drying shelf **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops stored with mop heads down not up for proper drying.

42-01-4

Oct 4, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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.

11-26-1

Nov 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Underside of soda dispenser at drive through window.

22-02-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chick-Fil-A #1986 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A #1986 on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chick-Fil-A #1986?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A #1986.

How does Chick-Fil-A #1986 compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?

Chick-Fil-A #1986 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Port Charlotte average of 82.

Has Chick-Fil-A #1986's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chick-Fil-A #1986 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chick-Fil-A #1986 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Chick-Fil-A #1986 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chick-Fil-A #1986 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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