Chick Fil a

299 S Magnolia Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32301

American

Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Chick Fil a has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

Across the inspection history, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Among Tallahassee restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 23, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped inside hand washing sink near kitchen entrance.

31A-11-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee glasses stored on food prep table. Glasses were removed during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Oct 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Sliced tomatoes 56F Lettuce 46F. Operator placed food items inside reach in cooler during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

May 14, 2025

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Quaternary Ammonium exceeding maximum concentration allowed: 800PPM according to establishments test strips. Operator diluted sanitizer with water. New PPM: 400. **Corrected On-Site**

41-18-4

Sep 6, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear containers wet nesting in ware wash area. GM stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in walk in freezer with trash accumulation under and behind dunnage racks. GM cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

36-73-4

Oct 11, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed several employees change gloves no hand wash.

12A-07-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind hand wash sink drive thru area.

36-27-5

Jul 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly in front kitchen area.

35A-02-6

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not properly drying inverted.

42-01-4

Sep 13, 2022

Complaint Full

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed napkins stored on floor next to entrance of kitchen. Manager removed napkins off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken uncovered in reach in cooler across from fryers. Manager covered chicken in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in shallow pans across from bread rack. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pickles and cooking oil stored on floor in front of fryers and employee storage area. Manager removed items on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Aug 3, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in shallow pans right of salad prep area.

24-08-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

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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 Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chick Fil a?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chick Fil a.

How does Chick Fil a compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Chick Fil a most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Chick Fil a's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chick Fil a have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chick Fil a 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chick Fil a is inspected around three times per year on average.

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