Chicken Salad Chick
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
50
Score
Going back to 2022, Chicken Salad Chick has 13 inspections in the public record. Chicken Salad Chick was last inspected on Dec 2, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Chicken Salad Chick trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for any employee working at establishment for 60+ days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: Person in charge needs more time to obtain. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker bell missing at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at back hand wash sink by walk in cooler. Person in charge provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. One employee on duty working more than 60 days with no proof of training.
53B-13-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash on ground around shared dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go bowl used as scoop in sugar. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket testing at 0ppm, even after refilling and testing. Person in charge will manually mix until unit can be serviced. Remade to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine with mold like substance buildup.
23-03-4
55
Jul 17, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 15, 2024
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple items in reach in cooler at expo window greater than41F. Turkey, shredded cheese, chicken salad (53-77F - Cold Holding) Also, top area of flip top reach in cooler oncook line across from food pick up window higher than 41F Chicken salad, cut tomato (45, 48F - Cold Holding) Grape salad, (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated cooler near expo line was worked on earlier today. Operator removed items from reach in cooler and placed in reach in freezer in prep area to chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 6-1-24
50-17-3
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on faucet at mop sink. Vacuum breaker in disrepair.
29-34-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 8 flying insects in the following areas: 4 in kitchen by steamer in bag of soiled towels and aprons and 4 flying insects in hallway area by back door. **Warning**
35A-02-6
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. Observed employee working drive thru touch hair then handled single service items without washing hands prior to ouching single service items. Operator had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of pimiento peppers dented along seam and top rim of can. Stop sale.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - 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. Observed no proof of employee training. Person in charge stated it is in a location she is unaware of. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain cover under three compartment sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two employee beverages on tea machine above ice machine in kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on outside of kitchen door in hallway past manager office door and restrooms. Employee cleaned up water during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. An abundant amount of trash on ground in dumpster area.
33-19-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing drain plug on dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand wash sink at kitchen entrance leaking at base of faucet.
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator remade solution and retested at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
26
May 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Wastewater on ground of establishment. Observed wastewater on ground under triple sink, pooling in hallway under kitchen door. Person in charge began cleaning and sanitizing during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
28-13-5
86
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
86
Jun 21, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
95
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel used as liner in pan of bacon. Operator removed paper towel **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 6-1-22 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach-in coolers soiled/ stained
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach-in cooler drawers soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Multiple chicken salads in the grab and go case at front counter lacking date that product was packaged. Operator had best by date on packaging. Discussed with operator labeling requirements. Operator labeled packaged date on all containers missing date **Corrected On-Site**
02D-03-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicken Salad Chick last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicken Salad Chick on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicken Salad Chick?
Across the inspection record, “garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chicken Salad Chick.
How does Chicken Salad Chick compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Chicken Salad Chick most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Chicken Salad Chick's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chicken Salad Chick have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Chicken Salad Chick means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Chicken Salad Chick inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chicken Salad Chick is inspected around four times per year on average.
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