Chick-Fil-A at Palm Bay Road Fsr
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Chick-Fil-A at Palm Bay Road Fsr stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 30, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Chick-Fil-A at Palm Bay Road Fsr's latest score of 100 sits above the West Melbourne average of 76. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Sep 3, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-03: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
90
Aug 30, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2-3 small flying insects seen in kitchen in dry storage area near thaw cabinets and 1 small live flying insect seen in front counter area near drive thru. No insects were observed landing or in food at this time. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: 3-4 small live flying insects seen in kitchen area. None were observed touching food or equipment. Per manager staff did pressure wash kitchen and had pest control company come out and spray affected areas. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on lemonade fridge and chicken fridge next to batter station soiled with food debris Exterior door of fry fridge soiled with heavy grease build up- cleaned by employee Hood hood filters soiled with dust and debris over both fryers Hood fan over chicken fryers heavily soiled with excess grease - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Aug 29, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2-3 small flying insects seen in kitchen in dry storage area near thaw cabinets and 1 small live flying insect seen in front counter area near drive thru. No insects were observed landing or in food at this time. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner stored on hand washing sink- removed by employee **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chemical bottle stored on hand washing sink- employee removed
31A-11-4
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Slime like build up on lid of ice machine lid- cleaned by manager **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Chicken cooler next to batter station handle heavily soiled with food debris
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dry rack- unstacked and moved by employee **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in back of walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on lemonade fridge and chicken fridge next to batter station soiled with food debris Exterior door of fry fridge soiled with heavy grease build up- cleaned by employee Hood hood filters soiled with dust and debris over both fryers Hood fan over chicken fryers heavily soiled with excess grease
23-03-4
47
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
95
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched soiled handle for raw chicken reach in cooler with gloved hands and then began to rip open packaged raw chicken to pour into container at breading station. Handle is visibly soiled
12A-29-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Cooking oil stored on rear dock are stored beneath chemicals
08B-37-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves have a visible accumulation of residues
22-16-4
78
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Dec 13, 2022
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handles on all thaw coolers **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans drying rack **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
78
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink splitter
29-34-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans on clean rack
24-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets sm single door reach in cooler Bottom and handles thaw cabinet 1 and thaw cabinet 2 Food debris floor kitchen area Bottom of reach in freezer
23-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chick-Fil-A at Palm Bay Road Fsr last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A at Palm Bay Road Fsr on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chick-Fil-A at Palm Bay Road Fsr?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A at Palm Bay Road Fsr.
How does Chick-Fil-A at Palm Bay Road Fsr compare to other restaurants in West Melbourne?
Chick-Fil-A at Palm Bay Road Fsr most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the West Melbourne average of 76.
Has Chick-Fil-A at Palm Bay Road Fsr's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chick-Fil-A at Palm Bay Road Fsr have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chick-Fil-A at Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay Road Fsr inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chick-Fil-A at Palm Bay Road Fsr is inspected around three times per year on average.
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