Chic-Fil-A
Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025
55
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Chic-Fil-A stretching back to 2022. Chic-Fil-A was last inspected on Sep 29, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Chic-Fil-A's latest score of 55 falls below the Orlando average of 79. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. liquid eggs (51F - Cold Holding)for 20 minutes Operator put more ice to cool **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Across from salad make table Operator stocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Stored next to hand wash sink getting splashed when someone washes hand Across from salad make table. Recommended to add splash guard Operator removed **Corrective Action Taken**
24-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks on shelf in walk in cooler Operator put in separate container and labeled **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under clean dish rack across from salad station Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in coolers, Several throughout **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Sensor on hand wash sink dt side cookline broken Operator has work order in **Corrective Action Taken**
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Several throughout
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cases of tomatoes over cases of liquid eggs in walk in cooler. Operator switched **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
55
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At salad station **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over ready to eat hard boiled eggs in walk in cooler
08B-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Chicken reach in cooler handles
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ceiling gasket in walk in freezer torn and hanging down
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of fryer primary cook side In walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets - several throughout Dust buildup on outside of hood over fryer on breakfast side of cookline **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Several raw chicken thawing coolers Reach in cooler on cookline breakfast side **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
70
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (48F - Cold Holding)in dt reach in cooler. Per operator for 2 hours. Operator put in walk in cooler to bring down. temperature. Recheck in 1 hour 43F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice scoop holder has mildew ice machine in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dt hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Dt reach in cooler.
23-24-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler under front counter monitors. Gasket in salad prep reach in cooler. Lid to shake machine.
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. By breading station. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind lemonade in dt.
36-27-5
55
Nov 21, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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/ Melissa and Jacinda.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By trash can by salad washing station. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By dt **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. **Corrected On-Site**
32-11-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Handicap stall.
32-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of fryers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Closest to breading station. Front counter Dt. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
52
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer gaskets in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler and reach in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-17-4
74
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Manager educated and staff washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ; shredded cheese (57F - Cold Holding) moved to another unit to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Brooke Johnson.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Added hairnet. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar. Manager removed scoop **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Thaw cabinet 2 and 4.
29-49-6
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chic-Fil-A last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chic-Fil-A on file is from Sep 29, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chic-Fil-A?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Chic-Fil-A.
How does Chic-Fil-A compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Chic-Fil-A most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Chic-Fil-A's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chic-Fil-A have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chic-Fil-A means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Chic-Fil-A inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chic-Fil-A is inspected around two times per year on average.
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