Chick-Fil-A

569 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116

American

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Chick-Fil-A stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 8, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit.

“Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average is 86, putting Chick-Fil-A squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation.

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System maintained in good repair (p)

Inspector notes: High temp dishmachine wash 159 and rinse 159F. PIC was provided an irreversable thermometer. Repair dishmachine. Rinse 180F. Discontinue using the high temp dishmachine and use the 3 bay sink until the machine has been repaired.

590.005/5-205.15-P

Nov 14, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 8, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Anti-choking

Inspector notes: No choke save certificate. Provide. (A) Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.

590.009(E)

Dec 20, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation.

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When to wash (p)

Inspector notes: Observed cookline food employee discard soiled gloves and don new gloves without first washing hands after breading raw chicken. Corrected on site. Retrain staff.

590.002/2-301.14-P

Aug 1, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

When to wash (p)

Inspector notes: Observed food employee wiping surfaces with dry cloth then don clean gloves and returned to food handling. Wash hands prior to donning new gloves in between changing tasks. Corrected on site.

590.002/2-301.14-P

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed dog in dining room. Service animals only. Handout provided.

590.006/6-501.115-PF

(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Food employee observed wiping table surface with dry towel. Wash/rinse/sanitize/air dry surfaces. Used wiping cloths immersed in sanitizer only. Corrected on site.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Apr 16, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)

Inspector notes: Grease and soils buildup on dumpster storage surfaces and area around grease bin. Clean to remove.

590.005/5-501.115-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floor inside bottom of dumb waiter elevator shaft of visible soils.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Cleaning receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Clean waste oil receptacle of visible soils.

590.005/5-501.116-C

Apr 4, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Online orders observed being stored outside the front door of the store on wire rack shelving for quick pick up per PIC-staff is monitoring. Discontinue outside storage.Pick up to be from the inside only with staff continuing to monitor for temperature control. Discussed with the PIC to forward all SOP's(standard operating procedures )to the Health division for review

590.003/3-305.11-C

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the exteriors of the upright refrigeration units to remove soils.

590.004/4-601.11-C

(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)

Inspector notes: High temp dish machine rinse guage reading 163-169F.Repair Maintain rinse 180-194F or per manufactures instructions. Irreversible disk reading 163F--OK to use machine Wash temp reading 153F 3 bay sink available for use

590.004/4-502.11-C

Aug 4, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)

Inspector notes: Areas below dumpsters with soil and trash buildup- Clean with proper frequency

590.005/5-501.115-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chick-Fil-A last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “maintaining refuse areas and enclosures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A.

How does Chick-Fil-A compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Chick-Fil-A most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Chick-Fil-A have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chick-Fil-A 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 inspected?

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

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