Chick Fil a

18240 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33157

American

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Chick Fil a, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 12, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around seven violations to closer to 11 violations per visit.

“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Chick Fil a on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on Oct 2025. Operator made the payment during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at the kitchen area.

31B-05-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area.

31B-03-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. I white cutting boards no longer cleanable at the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee's food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.

08B-49-4

Basic - Employee personal thermo stored above a food preparation area by the fry station. Manager removed the thermo. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a watch while preparing food.

13-07-4

Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Observed 2 filters were removed at the fryer by the fry station.

14-72-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tile missing throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

36-12-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled. **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

Aug 28, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Mac and cheese (48 F - Cold Holding) inside the rewatch in cooler by hood # 2. As per manager food was placed yesterday night. Stop sale was issued. Manager discarded the food. **Corrected On-Site**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mac and cheese (48 F - Cold Holding) inside the rewatch in cooler by hood # 2. As per manager food was placed yesterday night. Manager discarded the food. Stop sale was issued.

03A-02-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting boards at salad reach in cooler not longer cleanable. Manager removed them. **Corrected On-Site**

14-09-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed oil on the floor next and behind the fryer machine by hood #2.

36-73-4

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen area.

36-12-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in 2 hand wash sink in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Manager cleaned them. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in freezer by the hood #2.

22-16-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at employee bathroom. **Repeat Violation**

32-12-6

Oct 21, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs throughout the kitchen and food preparation area.

31B-04-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at women's and team members bathroom.

32-12-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chick Fil a last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chick Fil a on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chick Fil a?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chick Fil a.

How does Chick Fil a compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Chick Fil a most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Chick Fil a's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Chick Fil a have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Chick Fil a 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.

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