Chick-Fil-A Sanford (Fi) Fsr # 03800
Last inspected: Jul 29, 2025
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Chick-Fil-A Sanford (Fi) Fsr # 03800 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Chick-Fil-A Sanford (Fi) Fsr # 03800 was last inspected on Jul 29, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Sanford facility scores 77, putting Chick-Fil-A Sanford (Fi) Fsr # 03800 on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 29, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Jul 8, 2025
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired on 4/1/2025
50-17-3
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA
16-37-1
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.
33-38-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -underneath handwash sink in prep area
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk-in cooler -walk-in freezer **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -multiple handwash sink with signage stating "Hand Wash Only", provided handwashing signs **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of sugar bulk container -dish racks soiled -inside bottom of reach-in freezer **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -large square container of shake mix in walk-in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above prep table, next to handwash sink, nearest triple sink -wall above triple sink has an accumulation of pink/black, mold-like substance **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
50
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -white eggs 122F and grilled chicken 123F, per employee less than 30 minutes stored in hot holding unit, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. -tested 3x: 151.5F twice and 153.1F **Warning**
22-57-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of all "thaw cabinets" have a significant accumulation of food debris **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink next to triple sink -handwash sink in front service area, operator refilled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath walk-in cooler-walk-in freezer shelves has an accumulation of debris **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -multiple food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall next to thawing cabinet soiled **Warning**
36-27-5
45
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler door handles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
95
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepared salad at 44°f. In cooler since yesterday. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler door handles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle for scoop under raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
58
Oct 16, 2023
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -raw chicken coolers by line
23-24-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grid covers for walk in cooler fans soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezerinterior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -floor of reach in freezer next to ice machine is soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -under front counter
29-11-4
78
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooking equipment soiled with grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen, by walk in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-28: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
90
Jul 28, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Salad unit, front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine. Dishwasher racks. Grills.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Chicken coolers?
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop cooked chicken.
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Ice. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chick-Fil-A Sanford (Fi) Fsr # 03800 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A Sanford (Fi) Fsr # 03800 on file is from Jul 29, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chick-Fil-A Sanford (Fi) Fsr # 03800?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A Sanford (Fi) Fsr # 03800.
How does Chick-Fil-A Sanford (Fi) Fsr # 03800 compare to other restaurants in Sanford?
Chick-Fil-A Sanford (Fi) Fsr # 03800 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanford average of 77.
Has Chick-Fil-A Sanford (Fi) Fsr # 03800's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chick-Fil-A Sanford (Fi) Fsr # 03800 have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chick-Fil-A Sanford (Fi) Fsr # 03800 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 Sanford (Fi) Fsr # 03800 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chick-Fil-A Sanford (Fi) Fsr # 03800 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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