Chick-Fil-A at Malabar Road Fsr
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Chick-Fil-A at Malabar Road Fsr has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 17, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average for Palm Bay sits at 76, putting Chick-Fil-A at Malabar Road Fsr on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Operator stated it was leaking on bottom, technician scheduled. Triple sink set up and in use. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean bins wet nesting on drying rack, moved to wash. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on handle near chicken fryers. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom shelf of the lemonade reach in cooler soiled with residual lemonade spills. Reach in cooler under prep line soiled with food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
82
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean bins wet nesting above triple sink. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass door reach in cooler front of kitchen has old food debris on bottom shelf. Raw chicken reach in cooler at batter station has soiled shelves, flour and chicken seasoning.
22-16-4
90
Jun 2, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. I front of walk in freezer
36-22-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Several ceiling tiles missing in dining room and in kitchen area
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling multiple area in the ceiling in front and back of house in disrepair due to water leaks from hail storm damage. The management ment has closed down food lines exposed to splash from leaks and also has used plastic sheeting to isolate leaks and reduce splash. Spoke to manager and temporary patches to roof were placed over the weekend and he is waiting on date for full roof repair from corporate. Dining room was also closed when leaks started.
36-32-5
86
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets in reach in cooler Hood filters soiled
23-03-4
90
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of fries in freezer on floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Thawing reach in coolers #13,12,11
22-16-4
90
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable, operator replaced with new ones **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer, operator stated there has been a work order placed on January 18th and they expect it to receive maintenance within the month. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4
90
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
74
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of raw thawing cooler soiled on bottom shelf
22-02-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature 148F), used disks to test temperature of dish machine. Operator called repair man setting up triple sink to sanitize **Corrective Action Taken**
22-56-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean metal pans not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-22-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled flour **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Gladymil showed up during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Educated operator **Corrective Action Taken**
16-13-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets #2 reach in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust Fry freezer top of door **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chick-Fil-A at Malabar Road Fsr last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A at Malabar Road Fsr on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chick-Fil-A at Malabar Road Fsr?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A at Malabar Road Fsr.
How does Chick-Fil-A at Malabar Road Fsr compare to other restaurants in Palm Bay?
Chick-Fil-A at Malabar Road Fsr most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Bay average of 76.
Has Chick-Fil-A at Malabar Road Fsr's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chick-Fil-A at Malabar Road Fsr 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 at Malabar Road Fsr 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 Malabar Road Fsr inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chick-Fil-A at Malabar Road Fsr is inspected around two times per year on average.
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