Chick-Fil-A
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
64
Score
Chick-Fil-A appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 5, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Palm Coast average 79, so Chick-Fil-A trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker is in wrong spot. It needs to come after split. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line cheese 52F, cheese 54F. Had person in charge place on time control. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards on clean dish rack are grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bottom of thaw boxes there is standing water.
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker in wrong spot. Should come after the split.
29-34-4
Basic - Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. Tea container is soiled.
22-09-5
82
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line; cheese 44F (cold holding) Cook line; cheese 52F ; ( - Cold Holding) At front; Ice cream 47F; ( - Cold Holding) All items in coolers for 1.5 hours person in charge placed all in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Thaw cabinets are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Thaw cabinets and reach in cooler on line are soiled.
22-16-4
78
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on thaw boxes are soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal phone on counter. Person in charge moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
90
Jan 5, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on external hose. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed person using sanitizer wipes with gloves on, then take gloves off and put gloves on again without washing his hands. Addressed immediately and person washed hands then placed gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler cooler has crumbs on bottom shelf.
22-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on back prep table. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer fries on floor.
08B-38-4
64
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time on butter. Also on potatoes. Person in charge time stamped. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker in wrong spot at mop sink. Should come after split on hose. Person in charge moved hose Bibb vacuum breaker to correct spot on hose. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice cream nozzles are soiled. Person in charge cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle laying in cheese. Person in charge remove scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Establishment recently went through remodel and they are missing hand washing sink in both bathrooms and at front hand washing sink.
31B-04-4
61
Dec 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By soda boxes in dining room.
36-22-4
95
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6.1.22.
50-17-2
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter; Milk 44F; ( - Cold Holding). Milk has been in and out of refrigerator.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in dish pit have black debris on them.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Mechanical hand washing paper towel dispenser not working. Person in charge replaced battery. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice cream nozzles have mold on surface.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All handles on equipment are soiled.
23-24-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chick-Fil-A last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chick-Fil-A?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A.
How does Chick-Fil-A compare to other restaurants in Palm Coast?
Chick-Fil-A most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Coast average of 79.
Has Chick-Fil-A's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chick-Fil-A have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chick-Fil-A 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chick-Fil-A is inspected around two times per year on average.
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