Chick-Fil-A Miami Shores

9190 Biscayne Blvd, Miami Shores, FL 33138

American

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Chick-Fil-A Miami Shores, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 17, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “equipment in poor repair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Miami Shores sits at 71, putting Chick-Fil-A Miami Shores on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink by cook line. Manager provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in coolers gaskets for wait station across breading area torn. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Feb 10, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee cleaning fryers and proceeded to discard gloves and put new gloves without wash hands first. Coached employee how to wash hands properly.

12A-07-5

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee changing task no change gloves and proceeded to prep area. Manager coached employee to wash hands properly.

12A-09-4

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unable to answer minimum cooking temperature of chicken. **Repeat Violation**

53A-10-4

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. Observed standing water on floor by three compartment sink.

36-22-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drinks stored above an open box of clean cloths across ice machine. Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed trays with wet nesting by prep area. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in coolers gaskets for wait station across breading area torn.

14-11-5

Sep 24, 2025

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Sep 16, 2025

Complaint Full

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unable to answer the temperature of calibration of thermometer. **Warning**

53A-10-4

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 0). As per manager dishwasher not working one week. Manager set up three compartment sink.**Warning** **Warning**

22-56-4

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed soap dispenser at hand sink by three compartment sink unable to dispense soap. Manager fixed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-06-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO not secured near water heater. **Warning**

51-11-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean container with wet nesting at storage area by walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

24-08-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket near ice machine drive thru area. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

42-01-4

Mar 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Oct 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed a splitter added on mop sink with no vacuum breaker.

29-42-4

Jun 3, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter area.

31B-04-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chick-Fil-A Miami Shores last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A Miami Shores on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A Miami Shores.

How does Chick-Fil-A Miami Shores compare to other restaurants in Miami Shores?

Chick-Fil-A Miami Shores most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Shores average of 71.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chick-Fil-A Miami Shores have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chick-Fil-A Miami Shores 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 Miami Shores inspected?

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

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