Chick-Fil-A

1775 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL 32304

American

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Chick-Fil-A has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Mar 19, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

By comparison, the average Tallahassee facility scores 87, putting Chick-Fil-A on the weaker side. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bottle of chemical cleaner stored in sink in-between walk in cooler and freezer. Chemical was removed from sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink between walk in cooler and freezer.

31B-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in corners of ice chutes.

22-20-5

Oct 1, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink beverage on food prep line then proceeded to prepare food.

12B-02-4

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Mar 20, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee wash hands for 3 seconds.

12A-17-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken nuggets in reach in cooler near prep flour station per manger in cooler more than 24 hours no date mark. GM had employee to place new tag with date. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents soiled with grease above fryer front line.

36-34-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of shake mix on floor in walk in cooler and French fries on floor in freezer. GM had employee store properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Dec 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter reading at 89 F at 10:32am. Manager states butter was placed out at approximately 9:00am. Manager placed butter in walk in cooler. Butter read at 44 F at 11:02am

03A-02-5

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken uncovered inside holding cabinets across from fryers. Employee covered chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar unlabeled left of prep sink. Manager labeled sugar. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in clear pans right of dish machine.

24-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor right of fryers. Manager removed oil from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Aug 29, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

11-07-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in pans on storage racks left of coffee station.

24-08-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed hash browns, French fries and chicken filets stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager removed all items off of the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of both reach in coolers left of breading station to be soiled with food debris.

22-16-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken uncovered in reach in cooler left of breading station. Manager covered raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

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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 Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” 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 78 out of 100, which is lower than 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 two violations 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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