Chicken Salad Chick
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
52
Score
Chicken Salad Chick appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 27, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “employee beverage container on a food preparation table”, which has been cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Odessa restaurant, which scores around 73. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. broccoli salad (48F - Cold Holding); pasta salad (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at prep line. See stop sale **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. broccoli salad (48F - Cold Holding); pasta salad (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at prep line, manager said it's been there since 8am today.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on dish shelf in dish wash area
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand sink by dish shelf area. Operator refilled it
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on dish shelf, operator removed it.
12B-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed it and posted it during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed choking poster to operator, **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
52
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No back flow preventer in mop sink faucet with water hose attached on splitter.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for quarantine sanitation in Triple sink
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jennifer Geckas person in charge on duty no manager certification of food safety training.
53A-05-6
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
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in use in standing water container on prep table water temperature 87F .Operator removed it to dish wash sink to wash. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on shelf with food together, operator removed the drinks **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fountain soda in box on floor by said rack.
08B-38-4
55
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Above 200-400 ppm quaternary management added water fixed to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
86
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked chicken salad covered with lid during cooling process in walk in cooler
03D-15-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food by restaurants dressing walk in cooler employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
86
Feb 19, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly on top of hand washing sink. 2 live flies in drive thru window not landing on food
35A-02-6
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. Employee marked cheese and determine time **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. By steamer
31B-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed Lettuce over ready to eat foods.walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickles in case container on floor walk in cooler Lemonade cases on floor walk in cooler. Employees removed from floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
61
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Above 200-400 ppm in three compartment sink management remade to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
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. 2 employee trainings
53B-14-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries over washed celery walk in cooler
08B-17-4
70
May 24, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
78
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
Dec 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee forgot to pump the chemical into the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter installed, vacuum breaker required at the side of the splitter that does not go into the chemical dispenser. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach water not labeled operator put label on it **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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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 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicken Salad Chick?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chicken Salad Chick.
How does Chicken Salad Chick compare to other restaurants in Odessa?
Chicken Salad Chick most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Odessa average of 73.
Has Chicken Salad Chick's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicken Salad Chick have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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 three times per year on average.
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