Chick Fil a
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Chick Fil a has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 4, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
Across the inspection history, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That's lower than the typical Yulee restaurant, which scores around 71. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on exterior mop sink hose bib.
29-34-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed old Boxes and trash behind dumpster.
33-09-4
Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Gaskets and bottom of reach in cooler at breading station soiled in old food debris.
23-01-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co tank in exterior area not secured, , manager secured tank. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Floors walls and or ceilings, soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors on cook line under equipment soiled with cooking oil. Ceiling tiles above food prep are not seated properly. Ceiling vents in kitchen area dusty.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Ice packs stored on floor in walk in freezer, manager stated that they could be used for transport of food sold to public, manager picked up ice bags. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Jul 1, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live small flying insects found. One (1) live fly observed flying in kitchen area.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line by egg grill, container of liquid eggs on prep counter 49F. Eggs placed out approximately 20 minutes prior. Eggs moved to reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler shelves near breading station in kitchen. Manager states that shelves will be cleaned today. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Near salad prep area, red sanitizer bucket stored on dry storage shelf next to case of crackers. Bucket moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-19-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Near salad prep area, container of frozen bagged corn thawing at room temperature on shelf in dry storage. Corn moved to reach in cooler to thaw. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking in ceiling above hand washing sink across from triple sink. Manager states repair company has been contacted. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar in kitchen near prep area is not labeled. Manager labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Jun 23, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee working outside in drive through area, opened door with bare hands using handle, and immediately scooped ice at front counter drink area without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Employee also removed scoop to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2025.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warming tray near make line in kitchen, cooked chicken 122F. Chicken cooked approximately 10 minutes prior. Chicken voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for one (1) cook working today (Brenda). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle. Bulk shake base tube in drive through area.
25-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In salad prep area, employee purse stored with single use plates on shelf. Purse moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak from ceiling in kitchen by salad prep area. Manager states repair company has been contacted. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-11-4
47
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 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 in front counter area touched her nose with her bare hands and immediately handled single use cups to prepare a drink without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line near egg grill, container of liquid eggs 47F. Eggs placed into ice bath approximately 30 minutes prior. Eggs moved to reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Breaker missing on outside faucet in dumpster area where no hose is attached.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for one person working today. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Basic - Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Red sanitizer bucket stored on top of prep area near fryers in kitchen. Bucket moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-19-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor in walk in freezer.
36-01-4
50
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee on cook line touched glasses and hair covering with bare hands and immediately put gloves on to work with food without washing hands. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee working in salad area today.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea). **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cooking surface for char grill on cook line. Interior of reach in coolers for thawing chicken. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. In walk in cooler, shelf with cheeses lined with cardboard box.
14-45-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cooking equipment in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. Cardboard box by fryers in kitchen.
33-02-4
55
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On warmer.removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-71-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink near brownies, moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of oil on floor in kitchen, moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
78
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee came from front counter area though swinging door touched nose, went directly to line to grab gloves and start to make a burrito. Hands washed **Corrected On-Site**
12A-25-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Under handles on coolers soiled with raw chicken, And breader. employee states handles are for clean gloves and push pedal is for raw use. Handle wiped clean **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Soiled Fan covers in walk in cooler
36-34-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing on dumpster outside
33-11-4
74
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chick Fil a last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chick Fil a on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chick Fil a?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chick Fil a.
How does Chick Fil a compare to other restaurants in Yulee?
Chick Fil a most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Yulee average of 71.
Has Chick Fil a's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chick Fil a have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chick Fil a 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chick Fil a is inspected around two times per year on average.
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