Chick-Fil-A Palm Beach Lakes #1682

2070 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409

American

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Chick-Fil-A Palm Beach Lakes #1682 appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 3, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves”, showing up two times.

Compared to other West Palm Beach restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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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. Employee dropped sauce packets onto the floor then picked up and discarded , then continued to handled sauces without washing hands first. Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site**

12A-29-4

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks. Employee was cleaning food debris with a sanitizer then proceeded to handled food preparation without removing gloves and washing hands first. Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site**

12A-09-4

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves inside reach in cooler, Mac and cheese cooler. Operator removed shelves **Corrected On-Site**

22-31-4

Oct 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee walked into kitchen put on hairnet/apron then put on gloves and began preparing food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

12A-07-5

Mar 24, 2025

Complaint Full

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled cellphone and hair net while placing on hair and then put on gloves and began preparing raw chicken without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-07-5

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner spray bottle hanging on reach in cooler door handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Dec 19, 2024

Complaint Full

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face/nose and then handled clean pan of cooked chicken to carry to make line without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-25-4

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed beverage storage containers and then carried to front line to be re-used without sanitizing. Operator discussed with employee who returned beverage storage containers to triple sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized properly. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-45-4

Aug 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At drive thru line; sprat bottle containing glass cleaner stored/hanging on low boy reach in cooler door handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At sugar storage container; scoop handle in sugar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At drive thru; employee touched face/hair and then began scooping ice/preparing drinks without washing hands. Discussed with Operator, employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-25-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2023. Operator renewed during inspection. Expires 12/1/2024. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels In ladies room. Operator put towels in place. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Sep 22, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on both hose Bibb splitter.explained.

29-34-4

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Romaine Lettuce not washed before cutting. Employee removing lettuce heat from the box and cutting both ends .Explained and provided reference text.

08B-39-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chick-Fil-A Palm Beach Lakes #1682 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A Palm Beach Lakes #1682 on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chick-Fil-A Palm Beach Lakes #1682?

Across the inspection record, “employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A Palm Beach Lakes #1682.

How does Chick-Fil-A Palm Beach Lakes #1682 compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Chick-Fil-A Palm Beach Lakes #1682 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Chick-Fil-A Palm Beach Lakes #1682's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chick-Fil-A Palm Beach Lakes #1682 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chick-Fil-A Palm Beach Lakes #1682 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 Palm Beach Lakes #1682 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chick-Fil-A Palm Beach Lakes #1682 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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