Chick-Fil-A Ford City
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Chick-Fil-A Ford City 12 times, with records going back to 2020. The most recent visit was on Feb 24, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP BETWEEN THE FRONT ENTRY DOORS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Nov 19, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR AT THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING...ALSO OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS NEEDED.
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Apr 2, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MALE FOOD EMPLOYEE PREPARING BEVERAGES AND HANDLING ICE WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD (FOOD DEFINITION INCLUDES ICE AND BEVERAGES)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS OF WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. UNDERNEATH DOOR HANDLES OF ALL UPRIGHT COOLERS IN CHICKEN PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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90
Apr 19, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO STAFF WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON-SITE AT TIME IN WHICH FACILITY PREPARING TCS FOODS ( CHICKEN, MAC AND CHEESE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASE COVING IN THE EMPLOYEE BREAK AREA, WALK-IN COOLER, AND INSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Aug 28, 2023
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST COMPLY AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Jul 5, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AROUND THE FRYERS DIRTY (GREASE & DEBRIS). MUST CLEAN AND MAITAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST COMPLY AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP (WORN WEATHER STRIP). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS
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Apr 20, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP (WORN WEATHER STRIP). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO FIND SOURCE AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE ICE MACHINE DIRTY AND THE FLOORS AROUND THE FRYERS DIRTY (GREASE & DEBRIS). MUST CLEAN AND MAITAIN.
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86
Jun 22, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO ELIMINATE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL AND ATTACHED PIPING BEHIND WAREWASH MACHINE WITH DUST/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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90
Oct 14, 2021
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR SERVICE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE ON HAIR RESTRAINTS WITH ALL HAIR IN RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
40
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DOOR HANDLES ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. GREASE ON FRYER WHEELS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER AND BUILD UP IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Oct 1, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 8-10 HOUSE FLIES IN REAR BAG POP AREA. 2 FRUIT FLIES AS WELL. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREA. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS REMOVE STANDING WATER AND BUILD UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE ON HAIR RESTRAINTS WITH ALL HAIR IN RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
40
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DOOR HANDLES ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. GREASE ON FRYER WHEELS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER AND BUILD UP IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Nov 17, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THAT EMPLOYEES HAVE BEEN TRAINED ON THE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIVE THRU PAYMENT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM CENTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE
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Nov 12, 2020
License
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR PREP SALAD COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THAT EMPLOYEES HAVE BEEN TRAINED ON THE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
3
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL BOOK PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION#2
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIVE THRU PAYMENT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM CENTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.
38
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE.
53
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chick-Fil-A Ford City last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A Ford City on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chick-Fil-A Ford City?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A Ford City.
Has Chick-Fil-A Ford City's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chick-Fil-A Ford City 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 Ford City 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 Ford City inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chick-Fil-A Ford City is inspected around two times per year on average.
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