Chick Fil a Store 04038
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
55
Score
Chick Fil a Store 04038 has been inspected 10 times since 2022. On Apr 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to other Merritt Island restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw chicken stored under dripping fluid.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Myles
53A-04-6
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Raw chicken thawing units
23-24-4
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Visibly soiled pans stored with clean pans on rack in chicken thawing area
24-03-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Raw chicken stored under dripping fluid. SEE STOP SALE. Raw chicken thawing unit against wall **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-at freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice at vent space on thawing unit against wall
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves are soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored above prepared foods in walk-in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
55
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Light not functioning. On back line in kitchen.
36-62-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Back line in kitchen has water damage in lens.
38-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior, hold cabinet is soiled. Manager had employee clean it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
86
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 500+ppm quaternary at triple sink. Operator diluted to 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding the dispenser nozzle of milk dispenser is soiled. Operator cleaned. Surface area surrounding mixer arm at ice cream machine is soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand wash sink in Togo service area
27-19-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers and lids in multiple areas stored with food contact surfaces facing upwards. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
67
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Sliced and shredded cheeses on make line were marked to be discarded at 9:40am **Warning**
03F-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sheet pan rack in walk in cooler has an accumulation of mold like substance. Shake blender has an accumulation of mold like substance surrounding mixing arm **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Gap between doors and unit have a buildup of debris
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles for reach in coolers in raw chicken prep/frying area are soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head. Operator cut **Corrected On-Site**
25-01-4
Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle. Operator cut **Corrected On-Site**
25-16-4
64
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. liquid eggs (56F - Cold Holding) stored on countertop in 1/3 pan of water. Operator added ice In flouring/breading raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding). Juices are not maintained below 41°F. Operator consistently adds room temperature product throughout day, with no break in cycle to control how long oldest contaminated product has been out of temperature. Discussed use of time control
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warming drawer on make line sausage burritos (115F - Hot Holding)
03B-01-6
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean dishes/wares on soiled storage shelves between chicken prep and walk in freezer
24-06-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing from large stall
32-12-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on the floor beneath raw chicken prep table. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
64
Apr 10, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer under fan. Overstates work order is in. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in cooler on side 2 make table is soiled with food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
86
Nov 4, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tests at 500+ppm. Sink is used to fill all sanitizer buckets. Operator drained/diluted and remade all sanitizer buckets. Second test at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser nozzles for tea makers in kitchen are soiled. The service tray used to store ice scoop for the ice machine is soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sink next to salad prep station. At sink in Togo area. Operator stocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Chicken in thawing units are dated 10/21/22
02C-08-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Unwashed strawberries stored over prepared salads. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves on interior of Reach in cooler used for raw chicken are soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of stand up Reach in cooler used for raw chicken is soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
55
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chick Fil a Store 04038 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chick Fil a Store 04038 on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chick Fil a Store 04038?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chick Fil a Store 04038.
How does Chick Fil a Store 04038 compare to other restaurants in Merritt Island?
Chick Fil a Store 04038 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Merritt Island average of 77.
Has Chick Fil a Store 04038's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chick Fil a Store 04038 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chick Fil a Store 04038 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 Store 04038 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chick Fil a Store 04038 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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