Chick-Fil-A South Mandarin

11709 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223

American

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Chick-Fil-A South Mandarin has six inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 5, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Compared to other Jacksonville restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2026

Routine - Food

7 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food service employee with no beard restraint. **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. By blower.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled utensils/ equipment rack.

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans : dry rack.

16-46-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.

22-16-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**

23-24-4

Sep 29, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple. **Repeat Violation**

23-24-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal drink container with restaurant foods in reach in cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop touching ice in ice bin. Frontline. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Jun 5, 2025

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Food service employee returned to kitchen from outside/dining area then engaged in Food service activity without washing hands. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-16-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2025

50-17-3

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.

23-24-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.

13-07-4

Apr 17, 2025

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.

23-24-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled cooler gasket. Frontline.

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of Frontline cooler.

29-49-6

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jul 24, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chick-Fil-A South Mandarin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A South Mandarin on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chick-Fil-A South Mandarin?

Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A South Mandarin.

How does Chick-Fil-A South Mandarin compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Chick-Fil-A South Mandarin most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Chick-Fil-A South Mandarin's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Chick-Fil-A South Mandarin have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chick-Fil-A South Mandarin 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 South Mandarin inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chick-Fil-A South Mandarin is inspected around four times per year on average.

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