Chick-Fil-A Fsu #4159
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
47
Score
Chick-Fil-A Fsu #4159 appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 12, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
That's lower than the typical Clermont restaurant, which scores around 67. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -live near chicken cooking area
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of tea urns
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -by drive thru
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -by walk in freezer, operator replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Layah
53B-13-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -double entry doors
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water near dish area and by hand sink by walk in freezer
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -speed rack in walk in cooler has residue buildup
23-03-4
Basic - Wall and ceiling soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
47
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -4 employees **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided copy to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -upright chicken cooler on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Around mop sink and dish rack across from triple sink. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
70
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. -158.0F after running machine 3 times. Heat strip applied to dish also did not turn black. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-57-6
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -hand sink by soup warmer, operator replaced battery. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -4 employees **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing in fryer station and under triple sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -dish area
36-22-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided copy to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -upright chicken cooler on cook line
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Around mop sink and dish rack across from triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
47
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee handled an iPad like tablet, then continued cooking eggs on the line with no glove change - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of tea containers in kitchen **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -several employees **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -over triple sink and mop sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -green cutting board in dish **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on upright reach in cooler by walk in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
61
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee handled an iPad like tablet, then continued cooking eggs on the line with no glove change
12A-09-4
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. 157F **Warning**
22-57-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -several employees **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of tea containers in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. -by walk in freezer, operator fixed. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on upright reach in cooler by walk in freezer
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -over triple sink and mop sink
36-27-5
Basic - Light not functioning over egg grill.
36-62-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -oil on cook line by fryers
08B-38-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -green cutting board in dish **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
43
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
47
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee making drinks with nail polish.
13-06-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -toaster interior in kitchen area is soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on duty unable to show certificate and stated it is expired. One other manager on duty with a current certificate.
53A-01-7
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. Two current employees certificates are expired, dated 2020.
53B-14-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Flour in a container not labeled by salad station.
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on top of flour container by salad station. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Fans in walk in cooler are dusty. -Exterior of grills have a residue buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Raw chicken thawing cabinet handles are soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Unwashed lettuce stored over cooked chicken and prepped corn in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored over chicken prep table in back area. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
50
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Right side of condenser when entering the walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet handle and sprayer at the three compartment sink
29-11-4
90
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage patties 129F, less than four hours per operator. Advised to reheat. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker incorrect at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker for hose, plumbed to incorrect fitting.
29-42-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in freezer
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at ice cream machine of front service area
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
64
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust throughout kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Dirty equipment handles over clean equipment on adjacent shelf.
24-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cooks line
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. French fry freezer gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of ice machine
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in French fry freezer and walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of chicken cabinets - exterior of fry cabinets
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at breading station
22-16-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chick-Fil-A Fsu #4159 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A Fsu #4159 on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chick-Fil-A Fsu #4159?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A Fsu #4159.
How does Chick-Fil-A Fsu #4159 compare to other restaurants in Clermont?
Chick-Fil-A Fsu #4159 most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Clermont average of 67.
Has Chick-Fil-A Fsu #4159's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chick-Fil-A Fsu #4159 have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Chick-Fil-A Fsu #4159 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Chick-Fil-A Fsu #4159 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chick-Fil-A Fsu #4159 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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