Chicken Salad Chick

5216 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813
American
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Chicken Salad Chick appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 9, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Lakeland restaurant scores 86. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dishwasher area to the left of the 3 compartment sink.
24-08-4
95
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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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 touched his face and the packaged food to be presented to the customer.
12A-10-4
86
Jun 3, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 28, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
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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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
90
Jan 30, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chicken Salad Chick last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chicken Salad Chick on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Chicken Salad Chick compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Chicken Salad Chick most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicken Salad Chick have averaged around one violation 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.