Chick-Fil-A Oaks Mall
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Chick-Fil-A Oaks Mall has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 9, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 75, which Chick-Fil-A Oaks Mall's 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vent above Three compartment sink soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops handle directly touching food in sugar bin, operator repositioned scoop so that the handle is out of food. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Double door reach in cooler at raw station the door lock boxes are soiled. Middle reach in cooler behind front counter the corner of gasket by the hinge is soiled. Dry storage shelving above salad prep area is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
86
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water was turned off at Handwash sink next to bun storage in the middle of kitchen, employee turned hot water back on. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vent located above the ice machine is soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk in cooler. Reach in cooler gasket soiled in prep area. Reach in cooler gasket sticky at front counter by lemonade dispensing containers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. The measurement stickers on lemonade dispensing jugs are peeling away exposing the adhesive. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
78
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at front counter.
31B-03-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to dim light on light shield in chicken breading area.
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Large plastic cambros on top shelf across from ice machine wit water droplets trapped in between stacked containers.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Small white and green cutting boards in prep area with deep cut marks. Reach in cooler door in prep are the top metal piece looks too have been glued but the metal piece is sticking upwards. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled of cooler on prep line with cherry tomatoes inside. The backsplash areas of lemonade dispensing machine and cream dispensing machine at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Large cambros with the original warning sticker attached peeling away.
16-46-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Plastic sleeve of buns opened on one corner next to Handwash sink in middle of kitchen. Splash from Handwash sink landing on plastic sleeve. Employees moved opened sleeve of buns to correct area on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Original container of cherry tomatoes over lettuce tomatoes sets. Canned oranges over containers of prepped Mac n cheese in the prep reach in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipes under Handwash sink next to ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
61
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on shelf above reach in cooler at breading station.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lemonade bubbler lid cracked on the front corner.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of mop sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Warming drawer equipment top is soiled. Green shelves soiled holding flour at the breading station. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. On one container on clean dish rack across from office.
16-48-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At the mop sink.
29-11-4
74
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the interior door of the breader reach-in cooler with an accumulation of food debris.
22-02-4
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 the temperature at 196F on the digital gauge.
22-56-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the exterior of the breader reach-in cooler with an accumulation of dried food debris. Observed the ledge of the dish wash machine with an accumulation of food debris.
23-03-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chick-Fil-A Oaks Mall last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A Oaks Mall on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chick-Fil-A Oaks Mall?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A Oaks Mall.
How does Chick-Fil-A Oaks Mall compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Chick-Fil-A Oaks Mall most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Chick-Fil-A Oaks Mall's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chick-Fil-A Oaks Mall have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chick-Fil-A Oaks Mall means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Chick-Fil-A Oaks Mall inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chick-Fil-A Oaks Mall is inspected around two times per year on average.
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