Chick-Fil-A
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
82
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Chick-Fil-A stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 19, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Chick-Fil-A is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has storage area in the first floor located a mile that is shared with another restaurant that belongs to the same corporation with an hand washing sink with 17 storage shelves with dried products, paper products, soda bottles, cases of bottles water, chemicals, liquor bottles, with WALK IN COOLER with shell eggs, milk, yogurt, bacon, cheeses , juices, creamers WALK FREEZER with chicken, bread fries, pizza dough, sausages, shrimp, catfish , cut ham. Observed no update plans on file.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer.
14-69-4
82
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed storage area in the first floor located half mile an hand sink with 9 storage shelves with dried products, paper products, soda bottles, cases of bottles water, chemicals, with walk in cooler with shell eggs, milk, yogurt, bacon, cheeses , juices, tortillas, walk in freezer with chicken, shrimp, fries, pizza dough, sauces , cut ham, Okra. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Observed storage area in the first floor located half mile an hand sink with 9 storage shelves with dried products, paper products, soda bottles, cases of bottles water, chemicals, with walk in cooler with shell eggs, milk, yogurt, bacon, cheeses , juices, tortillas, walk in freezer with chicken, shrimp, fries, pizza dough, sauces , cut ham, Okra. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Observed storage area in the first floor located half mile an hand sink with 9 storage shelves with dried products, paper products, soda bottles, cases of bottles water, chemicals, with walk in cooler with shell eggs, milk, yogurt, bacon, cheeses , juices, tortillas, walk in freezer with chicken, shrimp, fries, pizza dough, sauces , cut ham, Okra. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer **Time Extended**
14-69-4
86
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed storage area in the first floor located half mile an hand sink with 9 storage shelves with dried products, paper products, soda bottles, cases of bottles water, chemicals, with walk in cooler with shell eggs, milk, yogurt, bacon, cheeses , juices, tortillas, walk in freezer with chicken, shrimp, fries, pizza dough, sauces , cut ham, Okra. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Observed storage area in the first floor located half mile an hand sink with 9 storage shelves with dried products, paper products, soda bottles, cases of bottles water, chemicals, with walk in cooler with shell eggs, milk, yogurt, bacon, cheeses , juices, tortillas, walk in freezer with chicken, shrimp, fries, pizza dough, sauces , cut ham, Okra. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer **Time Extended**
14-69-4
86
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed storage area in the first floor located half mile an hand sink with 9 storage shelves with dried products, paper products, soda bottles, cases of bottles water, chemicals, with walk in cooler with shell eggs, milk, yogurt, bacon, cheeses , juices, tortillas, walk in freezer with chicken, shrimp, fries, pizza dough, sauces , cut ham, Okra.
51-16-7
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed reach in cooler with standing water.
29-49-6
82
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit onsite.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a remote storage location that has three coolers with yogurt, pickles and three storage shelves
51-14-7
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
78
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
90
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container on top of the hand sink located next to the ice machine. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container no labeled. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor drain soiled located by the mixer.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water stored on the walk in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
74
Dec 12, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chick-Fil-A last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chick-Fil-A?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited eight 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 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami 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 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 four times per year on average.
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