Chicken Now
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Chicken Now has six inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 31, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
“Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Among Orlando restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ladles and other clean utensils not inverted in back kitchen area **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Next to three compartment sink in back kitchen area
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets from hot box in back kitchen area torn
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of hot box soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In front counter area
21-12-4
78
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Operator added time. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen area soiled
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Ice machine front cover missing
14-10-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in sugar container. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves
22-16-4
64
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Held over night lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding). Operator discarded.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Held overnight lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding). Operator discarded
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rusted lower shelf of prep tables by fryer.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave has rusted interior .
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled.
22-08-4
55
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken on shelf directly next to cooked/cooling chicken **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In prep area
36-34-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Next to ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
74
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves rusting and soiled. Gaskets on reach in cooler at chicken station.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cases of unwashed tomato over open container of French fries. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bucket not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
86
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice in hot box 97F. Less than four hours per manager Place in pot to rapid reheat **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured on shelf by back door.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean whisk and serving spoon not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - One Light not functioning on the hood in the kitchen .
36-62-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicken Now last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicken Now on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicken Now?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chicken Now.
How does Chicken Now compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Chicken Now most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Orlando average of 79.
Has Chicken Now's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicken Now have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chicken Now 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 Chicken Now inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chicken Now is inspected around two times per year on average.
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