Chicken Salad Chick

996 Bichara Blvd, Lady Lake, FL 32159

American

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Chicken Salad Chick has 11 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 17, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to the broader Lady Lake restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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

22-20-5

Sep 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Sanitizer stored on prep cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Chicken salad scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Jun 20, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Prep cooler to right of steam tables. **Warning**

22-16-4

Oct 2, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By rear prep.

36-22-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Bottom of plastic shield. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Jun 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Felicia.

53B-14-5

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Employee drink in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Bottom of plastic shield.

22-20-5

Jan 10, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of prep cooler.

22-16-4

Aug 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. -Grab and go lacking date product was packaged and address of establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**

02D-03-4

Aug 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta salad 49f, Chicken salad 49f, Cranberry chicken 51f, Chicken salad 47f. Less than 4 hours. Manager placed on ice. Temperatures were rechecked and cooling down to 43f. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Tomato slicer.

22-02-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -By chips. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. By rear handsink.

33-06-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Soda syrup boxes. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

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. -Grab and go lacking date product was packaged and address of establishment.

02D-03-4

Jan 31, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.

13-03-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored by hot sauce.

21-44-1

Aug 26, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Manager didn't replace time mark at end of 4 hours. Determined correct time. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chicken Salad Chick last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chicken Salad Chick on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chicken Salad Chick?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chicken Salad Chick.

How does Chicken Salad Chick compare to other restaurants in Lady Lake?

Chicken Salad Chick most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lady Lake average of 79.

Has Chicken Salad Chick's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicken Salad Chick have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chicken Salad Chick 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 Salad Chick inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chicken Salad Chick is inspected around three times per year on average.

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