Chick-Fil-A Delray Beach

1800 S Federal Hwy, Delray Beach, FL 33483

American

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Chick-Fil-A Delray Beach, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 27, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“No measuring device available” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Delray Beach restaurants, the typical score is 71; Chick-Fil-A Delray Beach is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 27, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Sep 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection....cooling chicken 56F with wraps at walk in cooler , cooling chicken 77F at cook line . Took another temperature after 20 minutes , it is same temperature as above . Employee opened wrap , removed to walk in cooler .

03D-15-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink...employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...wrong date marked on cove salad, chicken wrap, shredded spicy chicken . Chicken was cooked yesterday, date marked applying today for preparing. Discussed with manager .

02C-02-5

Aug 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by trash can. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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.

16-55-4

Dec 8, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-23

50-17-3

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Irreversible temperature indicator not available available at time of inspection

16-62-1

Basic - Food stored under dripping water. Packaged raw chicken in thawing cabinet directly outside of walk in freezer stored under water dripping from condenser.

08B-52-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at thawing cabinet handles

23-24-4

Oct 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg whites 85°F, in warm water stored next to steam table with hot soup. Hot soup melted ice and heated the water above 80°F, Operator stated egg whites were removed from temperature less than one hour ago. Operator placed carton of egg whites in refrigerator. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, across walk in freezer.

29-49-6

Feb 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.

29-34-4

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator supplied **Corrected On-Site**

16-62-1

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed Ownership verified Establishment open at time of inspection top of ice machine. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food Ownership verified Establishment open at time of inspection wall and shelf at the chicken breading station.

23-03-4

Dec 1, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observe ready to ear salads under unwashed blue berries. Operator placed the unwashed blue berries on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observe at chicken breading station refrigerator handles. Operator had door handle washed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

23-24-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chick-Fil-A Delray Beach last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A Delray Beach on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chick-Fil-A Delray Beach?

Across the inspection record, “no measuring device available” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A Delray Beach.

How does Chick-Fil-A Delray Beach compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?

Chick-Fil-A Delray Beach most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Delray Beach average of 71.

Has Chick-Fil-A Delray Beach's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chick-Fil-A Delray Beach 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 Delray Beach 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 Delray Beach inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chick-Fil-A Delray Beach is inspected around two times per year on average.

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