Chick-Fil-A
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Chick-Fil-A, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 4, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed”, showing up five times.
Chick-Fil-A's latest score of 86 sits above the Miramar Beach average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing at front line near kitchen door entry. Observed ice in bottom of sink in drain. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use and stored on food contact surface at egg station ( during breakfast/lunch transition. Cloths were removed and sent to laundry. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
86
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 2 blue scrub pads stored in hand wash sink to right of mop sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board at salad prep station has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Grilled chicken 177F stored in walk in cooler on shelf not covered. Employee removed chicken from walk in cooler to prep. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
78
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. June 1, 2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink near mop sink and back door blocked with multiple empty boxes. Employee removed boxes from in front of sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Upright cooler handle soiled with flour next to chicken breading station.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at salad prep station and cutting board near prince castle and fryers have deep grooves.
14-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
67
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jugs of oil stored on floor in front of upright cooler with chicken to the left of breading station. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
90
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot held- fried chicken nuggets 112F (9:30-9:50). Manager had employee discard nuggets. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink next to water bath equipment blocked with bread racks. Manager removed racks from in front of sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager contacted corporate to get a printed copy of license. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Crate with employee food and lunch box stored on shelf in walk in cooler. Kitchen manager removed items from shelf and placed items in a labeled bin with a lid. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of fryer oil stored on floor. Manager placed oil on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
67
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 4 hose splitter added to utility sink faucet. Need a back flow preventer at each hose attachment. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in ladies handicap stall.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of chicken stored on floor near entry door in walk in freezer. Employee removed chicken from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sugar. Employee removed scoop and sent to ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
64
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No back flow preventer at splitters at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack stored in walk in cooler on food shelf next to juice. Cell phone stored on top of food prep table next to salad make bar.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors heavily soiled with food debris in front of make bars and under equipment at kitchen side expo station. Employee started sweeping floors. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's restroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chick-Fil-A last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chick-Fil-A?
Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A.
How does Chick-Fil-A compare to other restaurants in Miramar Beach?
Chick-Fil-A most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miramar Beach average of 81.
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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