Chick-Fil-A

3200 Us 90 W, Lake City, FL 32055

American

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Chick-Fil-A has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 8, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning”, which has been cited three times.

Among Lake City restaurants, the typical score is 80; Chick-Fil-A is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used

FL-45

Jan 17, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 3, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Apr 19, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two trays of chicken: chicken (thaw cabinet) (53F, 62F - Cold Holding). Hold time could not be determined. Manager voluntarily discarded.

03A-02-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Thaw cabinet #3 not sealing, gasket torn. Hinges ordered. Cutting board grooved. Manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-11-5

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label residue on food bin.

16-46-4

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Spatula handle melted. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

14-12-4

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Two bins on clean storage rack with labels still attached. Manager removed for recleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**

16-46-4

Apr 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Two reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold-like substance. Underside of shelf over hot-holding area soiled with food debris/grease accumulation.

23-03-4

Aug 10, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler racks soiled at chicken cooking area. Interior bottom of reach in cooler with raw chicken by breading area. Back corners of ice bin by the Togo window and on the wall near to ice cream machine. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light turned off over boxes of oil.

35B-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk in cooler. Small black fans on cooks line soiled. Back wall by the screws of the milkshake machine soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. 1 plastic container with an old label by the dish machine. **Repeat Violation**

16-46-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler.

29-49-6

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries over ready to eat cut lettuce in walk in cooler, operator moved strawberries to the bottom **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-17-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chick-Fil-A last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A.

How does Chick-Fil-A compare to other restaurants in Lake City?

Chick-Fil-A most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake City average of 80.

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

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

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

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