Chick-Fil-A of Southchase Plaza
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, Chick-Fil-A of Southchase Plaza has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 3, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.
“Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Orlando restaurant scores 79. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At back area next to exit door
51-11-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dry dish storage
16-46-4
90
Jul 24, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oil stored in floor by fryers at cooks line and by fryers at chicken prep area **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer where waffle fries are kept
14-69-4
90
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. One side of splitter has vacuum breaker. No vacuum breaker at other end of splitter. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in water by office. Operator removed from water to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
82
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding)at fry table, container in another container not allowing proper cold holding. In unit less then 4 hours, operator moved **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At salad make table
14-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
67
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. There is a splitter and no vacuum breaker on hose Bibb.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken nuggets (128-140F - Hot Holding) for less than 10 minutes
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee working with lettuce, moved trash can and continued to handle the lettuce Manager coached employee **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink from the cook line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink from the cookline
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone on the front counter prep table Observed employee bag over sauces, condiments leaning on clean food trays in front area storage **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By ice machine, front entrance and prep sink
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer floor
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed hanging from cart between fryer **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in cooler gasket soiled, salad station
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust on fan covers from walk in cooler
36-50-4
Basic - Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Large hole on the mop sink faucet wall
36-24-5
33
Dec 7, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed employee hand wash sink by the chicken breading station blocked with a crated and boxes of frying oil on top. Operator moved the crate. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -observed flour inside the reaching in cooler with raw chicken. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
82
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Front counter hand wash sink In restrooms
12A-08-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Wall tile under hand wash sink next to prep chicken area
36-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cub of coffee In prep table **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk-in cooler gaskets - front counter reach in coolers **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. - hand wash sink next to chicken prep area is not operating due a leaking
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Thawing chicken reach in cooler inside and borders.
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Prep sink faucet
29-11-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chick-Fil-A of Southchase Plaza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A of Southchase Plaza on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chick-Fil-A of Southchase Plaza?
Across the inspection record, “walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A of Southchase Plaza.
How does Chick-Fil-A of Southchase Plaza compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Chick-Fil-A of Southchase Plaza most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Chick-Fil-A of Southchase Plaza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chick-Fil-A of Southchase Plaza have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chick-Fil-A of Southchase Plaza 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 of Southchase Plaza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chick-Fil-A of Southchase Plaza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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