Chick-Fil-A
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
55
Score
Chick-Fil-A has been inspected nine times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 20, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Chick-Fil-A trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At make line top section of reach-in cooler, sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Cheese placed in reach-in cooler 4.5 hours earlier.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At make line in top section of reach-in cooler, shredded cheese blend (48F - Cold Holding) in cooler 1.5 hours; cut tomato (50F - Cold Holding) in cooler 1.5 hours; sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding) in cooler 4.5 hours. Operator moved shredded cheese and cut tomato to walk-in freezer, items retemp at 40 minutes, both 38f. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At chicken reach-in coolers handwash sink, chemical spray bottle hanging on front of sink. Operator moved spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, metal pans on bottom shelf have wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At chicken cook line, tongs hanging on front of cart. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, gap at fryer and counter has grease and food debris build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook both lines, bottom of reach-in freezers have build up of food debris. Operator had employee clean. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
55
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At make line top section of reach-in cooler, shredded cheese blend (51F - Cold Holding). Operator stated cheese placed in service 1 hour prior. Operator moved cheese to walk-in freezer, second temperature 39f. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In outside storage room, spray bottle identified as bleach not labeled. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At front cook line fryers, grease build up on floor.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At chicken cook line, tongs on rod at front of fryer. Operator moved to shelf. At prep area, measuring cup in bulk sugar container has handle touching product. Operator moved cup. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
70
Jan 16, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At make line reach-in cooler top section, cut tomato (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated cut tomato placed in service 3 hours earlier. Cut tomato are in plastic container sitting in metal pan with no direct airflow to cut tomato container. Operator moved to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool. Cut tomato at 40f after 30 minutes. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At cook line area, door handles on multiple reach-in coolers have build up on back side.
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. In prep area, one cutting board has melted edge. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At drive thru area, nozzle area on lemonade dispensers has build up of pulp debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line area, bottom of holding cabinet reach-in cooler has build up. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
70
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink in back kitchen, backflow preventer installed on chemical dispenser side, none on other side with hose attached.
29-42-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In storage closet near restrooms, chemicals stored above toilet paper. Operator moved items to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle. At drive thru area, tube on milk dispenser not cut at an angle. Operator cut tube properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-16-4
70
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ice cream base (64F - Cold Holding) In turned off ice cream machine near front counter, per manager machine was turned off the previous day with ice cream base left in machine.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ice cream base (64F - Cold Holding) In turned off ice cream machine near front counter, per manager machine was turned off the previous day with ice cream base left in machine.
03A-02-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Boxes of unwashed tomatoes stored over containers of Mac and cheese in walk in cooler, operator moved all tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
70
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2022. License paid and made current during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing blue chemical cleaner stored on chemical storage rack in back kitchen. Bottle labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment. Lid closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing lids on two receptacles in women's restroom.
32-12-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chick-Fil-A last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chick-Fil-A?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A.
How does Chick-Fil-A compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Chick-Fil-A most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Chick-Fil-A's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chick-Fil-A have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chick-Fil-A means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Chick-Fil-A inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chick-Fil-A is inspected around three times per year on average.
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