Chick-Fil-A at Beach and Hodges
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
86
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Chick-Fil-A at Beach and Hodges stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 1, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles”, showing up four times.
Compared to the broader Jacksonville restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Under handle on raw chicken upright reach in cooler soiled. Employee cleaning **Corrective Action Taken**
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Black left side lid on top of vanilla shake mix machine is chip in disrepair. Manager had spare lid and replace disrepair one. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under raw chicken prep station. Employee cleaning **Corrective Action Taken**
36-73-4
86
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced pepper jack cheese, sliced Colby cheese (47F-48F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler below food warmer drawers. Operator placed cheese in walk in freezer to chill. Retemped at end of inspection and both cheeses 39F-40F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. Operator showed the hose piece that broke off that still had the vacuum breaker attached to it. Operator was unable to separate the broken piece from vacuum breaker. Operator stated he will purchase a new vacuum breaker. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on reach-in cooler on cook line area below food warmer drawers hanging off/ in disrepair. Operator readjusted gasket into frame on door during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5
70
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to clean buckets used for milk wash. Employee removed spray bottle of grill cleaner to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. Operator installed a new vacuum breaker on the non chemical side of splitter at mop sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor next to fryer at cook line.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at front service station. Operator remade solution and retested at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
67
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed large splitter with back flow device incorrectly installed on chemical side of splitter, back flow device needs to be on non chemical side of splitter. Manager disconnected both sides until back flow is installed correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-42-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents dusty near walk in cooler.
36-34-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored properly to dry. Manager hung mops to dry properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
78
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable cutting boards on storage shelf next to walk-in-cooler soiled/ stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in women's restroom. Operator replenished paper towels.
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Inner side of multiple handles on reach-in coolers on cook line and prep areas soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler thaw cabinets soiled on bottoms.
22-16-4
74
May 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed cracked light shields in back room near exit door.
38-01-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing under 3 compartment sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled door handles of chicken stand alone coolers located across from breading table. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
86
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired at start of inspection. Manager stated forgot to renew license and renewed by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-2
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. 1. Observed employee touch face and proceeded to prepare food without washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed with employee on procedure and she washed her hands properly and changed gloves. 2. Observed breading employee placing beard guard on and proceeded to handle chicken. Spoke to employee on proper procedures and employee removed gloves and washed hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-10-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles of stand alone coolers near breading area to be soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed eye glass case stored on shelf above prep table where bread is made located at entrance of kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed walk-in freezer door gasket to be torn. 2. Observed upright cooler door gasket to be torn across from breading table in middle of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed food debris on clean pans located on clean drying rack near breading station in middle of kitchen.
16-48-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chick-Fil-A at Beach and Hodges last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A at Beach and Hodges on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chick-Fil-A at Beach and Hodges?
Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A at Beach and Hodges.
How does Chick-Fil-A at Beach and Hodges compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Chick-Fil-A at Beach and Hodges most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Chick-Fil-A at Beach and Hodges' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chick-Fil-A at Beach and Hodges have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chick-Fil-A at Beach and Hodges 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 at Beach and Hodges inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chick-Fil-A at Beach and Hodges is inspected around two times per year on average.
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