Chick Fil a Southside at Tinseltown Fsu 5500

4555 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32216
American
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Chick Fil a Southside at Tinseltown Fsu 5500 has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 9, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly three violations earlier on.

Among Jacksonville restaurants, the typical score is 74; Chick Fil a Southside at Tinseltown Fsu 5500 is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryer with grease up. Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
95
Nov 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touch exterior of clothing and then handling prep food without washing hands. Manager reviewed with employee and employee wash hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drinking from cup in kitchen and then returning to food prep without washing hands. Manager review with employee and wash his hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink next to right side of fryer. Employee filled paper towel **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior bottom of low boy machine with some light food debris build up. Employee clean **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop at mop sink not hung to dry. Manager hung **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled under handle at raw chicken upright reach in cooler. Employee cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
58
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 27, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 13, 2022
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator license expired June 1, 2022. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Still the same **Time Extended**
50-17-2
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer on non chemical side of splitter at mop sink **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Still the same **Time Extended**
29-42-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed employee using dish machine to wash, rinse and sanitize and putting dishes and equipments away to dry. Manager stated dish machine is high temp. Hot water temperature in entire establishment at 82F. Advised manager to set up three compartment sink due to dish machine not able to sanitize equipments. Employee re sanitizing equipments previously place to dry **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Dish machine still not sanitizing. Employee using three compartment sink to sanitize **Time Extended**
22-49-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Multiple employees washing hands with cold water due to hot water taking to long at hand wash sink and temperature reading at 82F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Still the same **Time Extended**
12A-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. No hot water at three compartment sink. Water temperature at 82F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Still the same **Time Extended**
27-06-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager unable to provide proof of employees hired over 60days for training **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Still the same but has remaining time of 59 days to show proof of training **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at all hand wash sink. Water temperature at 82F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Still the same **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. No hot water. Water temperature at 82F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Still the same **Time Extended**
27-10-4
39

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chick Fil a Southside at Tinseltown Fsu 5500 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chick Fil a Southside at Tinseltown Fsu 5500 on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Chick Fil a Southside at Tinseltown Fsu 5500 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Chick Fil a Southside at Tinseltown Fsu 5500 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Chick Fil a Southside at Tinseltown Fsu 5500's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chick Fil a Southside at Tinseltown Fsu 5500 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chick Fil a Southside at Tinseltown Fsu 5500 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 Southside at Tinseltown Fsu 5500 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chick Fil a Southside at Tinseltown Fsu 5500 is inspected roughly once per year on average.