Chickeatah
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Chickeatah has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 7, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, which has been cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Chickeatah's 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
61
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment and utensils and then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-13-4
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. PIC - levent akyol **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures and employee properly washed hands in hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to dish machine blocked by trash can and items thawing in sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 3 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cookline. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cookline flip top. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in cooler - container of meat and container of tomatoes stored on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Front counter A/C on wall soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing on countertop and in hand sink. Advised operator to move items to triple sink and turn on cold water to continue thawing. **Warning**
06-01-5
32
Jul 12, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
70
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread in T-shirt bags in reach in freezer. Operator placed in food grade containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
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.
53B-13-5
78
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Observed: Dented can present. 1-#10 can garbanzo beans. See stop sale. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
01B-01-4
High Priority - Observed: Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
12A-02-4
High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cookline flip top - raw beef and raw chicken stored over ready to eat vegetables. Walk in cooler - raw beef and raw chicken stored over ready to eat vegetables. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Observed: 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. Reviewed reportable illnesses with operator and provided Big 6 handout. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
11-07-5
Intermediate - Observed: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk at front counter - per operator opened 2 days ago. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Observed: 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. Provided handout to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
11-27-4
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink next to dish machine filled with dishwasher tray and plastic container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Observed: No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
16-37-1
Intermediate - Observed: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Observed: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 3 employees without food handler/CFM. Provided operator Food Employee Reporting Agreement. Employees filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
11-26-1
Basic - Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator stored cloths properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
21-12-4
Basic - Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of flour and sugar. **Warning** Priority: Basic
02D-01-5
Basic - Observed: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** Priority: Basic
16-21-4
27
Dec 8, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dish machine. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By dish machine. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All hand sinks. Operator posted signs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chickeatah last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chickeatah on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chickeatah?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chickeatah.
How does Chickeatah compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Chickeatah most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Chickeatah's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chickeatah have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chickeatah 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 Chickeatah inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chickeatah is inspected around three times per year on average.
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