Chick-Fil-A Fsu # 3698

3938 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608

American

Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Chick-Fil-A Fsu # 3698, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 16, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Gainesville restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 16, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed: one fly in the drive thru area.

35A-02-7

Basic - Sanitizer bucket/pouch stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed: on the front line, pouch with quaternary amonia sanitizer(300 ppm) stored over guest cups. The pouch was moved below. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Dec 9, 2024

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Dec 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Aug 9, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed: in the cook line, male staff touch(hike) pants, then touch unwrapped buns, then hike pants and adjusted his glasses. It was suggested for a wash and glove change and was immediately done. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-28-4

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed: lack of an irreversible registering temperature indicator for the hi+temp dish wash machine. A yellow thermometer was used, but it could not hold the hi temp at that time. The Manuel was googled for this device, and instructions were retrieved. **Corrective Action Taken**

16-62-1

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: on the drive thru shake machine, where the mixer attaches to the machine, dried food debris. Staff started cleaning that area. **Corrective Action Taken**

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the 2 door(yellow apron only) reach-in cooler by the walk-in freezer.

29-49-6

Jan 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed "Y" connector at mop sink with missing vacuum breaker on the non chemical side of the "Y" connector. `

29-42-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chick-Fil-A Fsu # 3698 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A Fsu # 3698 on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chick-Fil-A Fsu # 3698?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A Fsu # 3698.

How does Chick-Fil-A Fsu # 3698 compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Chick-Fil-A Fsu # 3698 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Chick-Fil-A Fsu # 3698's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chick-Fil-A Fsu # 3698 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 Fsu # 3698 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 Fsu # 3698 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chick-Fil-A Fsu # 3698 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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