Chick-Fil-A at St Johns Town Center
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
86
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Chick-Fil-A at St Johns Town Center stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Among Jacksonville restaurants, the typical score is 74; Chick-Fil-A at St Johns Town Center is comfortably above that bar. 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
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed underside of shake spindle on right side of machine soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf across from dishwashing machine unable to properly air dry. Operator separated pans to properly dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
86
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap at hand wash sink at end of cook line next to chicken fryer unable to dispense. Employee stated batteries are dead. Operator replenished batteries. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple filters in hoods above fryers in disrepair/ missing a couple of metal slats.
14-11-5
86
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Breaker missing on outside faucet in dumpster area where black hose is attached. Breaker placed on faucet. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
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. Employee in drive through area touched face and hair and immediately handled unwrapped single use items without washing hands. Employee at front counter constantly touching eye glasses (touching nose and hair) and immediately handled single use cup and made drink for customer without washing hands. Manager coached employees on proper hand washing procedures. Employees washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In prep area of kitchen, package of sanitizer wipes stored on prep counter next to unwrapped cookies. Wipes moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. One employee training record is expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2024.
50-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at bottom of reach in cooler in salad prep area of kitchen.
29-49-6
52
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment probe thermometer not functioning. Low battery. Battery replaced by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
86
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Food prep employee handled broom then changed gloves without washing hands. Manager intervened.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish Machine high temperature sanitizing 150° max. Three compartment sink Quaternary ammonium set up 300 ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of chicken Reach in cooler.
29-49-6
67
Aug 2, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect at mop sink.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles of stand alone coolers near fryers. Employee started cleaning during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-24-4
74
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean dish on drying rack to still have old sticker on them. Manager removed sticker from container. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed containers on clean drying rack to not be inverted/protected. Manager inverted pans for protection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor located across from cardboard compactor. Employee removed and discarded from establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed large container on top of each other located on drying rack to be wet nesting. Manager removed and stored for proper air drying. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
82
Sep 8, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect near mop sink area. Observed one flying insect at salad prepping area near entrance of kitchen.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple half and half milks at (49F - Cold Holding), multiple Creams at ( 50F - Cold Holding); multiple whip toppings at (49F - Cold Holding) held in drive through reach in cooler across from door of drive through . Manager stated products remained in cooler from previous day, removed and discarded products. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 47.7F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Half and half milk (49F - Cold Holding); Cream (50F - Cold Holding); whip topping (49F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbonation tank not secure in trash compactor area. Manager used bungee cord to safely secure tank. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed back packs being stored on prep table near entrance of kitchen. Manager removed one back pack and one remained and eventually removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the sanitizer bucket at 0 ppm. Manager removed and remade buckets to proper strength of 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
55
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chick-Fil-A at St Johns Town Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A at St Johns Town Center on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chick-Fil-A at St Johns Town Center?
Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A at St Johns Town Center.
How does Chick-Fil-A at St Johns Town Center compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Chick-Fil-A at St Johns Town Center most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Chick-Fil-A at St Johns Town Center's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chick-Fil-A at St Johns Town Center 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 St Johns Town Center 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 St Johns Town Center inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chick-Fil-A at St Johns Town Center is inspected around three times per year on average.
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