Sawgrass Islands Inc (Chick-Fil-A)
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
67
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Sawgrass Islands Inc (Chick-Fil-A) stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 29, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris”, showing up four times.
Sawgrass Islands Inc (Chick-Fil-A) scores about where you'd expect for a Port Orange restaurant. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Jun 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -peroxide and other toxic chemicals in spray bottle hanging over soda bib rack exposing soda bibs -manager stated clips used to prevent cross contamination near rack are damaged. Manager removed bottles, stated looking to replace hangers **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -advised to have corporate print/send updated current license
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -wrist watch worn while handling food on line
13-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -standing water under soda bib rack in back area near office -employee cleaned up **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
70
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -side panels at base
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -reach in cooler across from fryers -sugar container in drive thru station
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on top of multi use stainless steel prep table in back next to pan of cooling chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -corner of gasket for walk in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -small gap on bottom left threshold
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -under soda bib rack
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -mens restroom
31B-04-4
67
Mar 21, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Feb 14, 2024
Complaint Full
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -manager could not locate **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. -between fryers and chicken coolers Manager states part on order **Warning**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. - no hot or cold water at hand sink between fryers and reach in cooler. Per manager part on order for sink **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handsink in between fryers and traulsen blocked by pallet with peanut oil **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. -manager not sure where it is in there computer **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach in cabinet by handsink,front line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -jacket on bags at front counter **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -front of dough cooler soiled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -chicken cooler next to batter station **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -small cooler cookline **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
45
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink next to thaw cabinet blocked by yellow "raw dish tub", operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink next to thawing cabinet, automatic soap dispenser batteries dead, operator replaced batteries **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of ice machine in drive thru area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk-in freezer floor has an accumulation of debris
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. -sugar container in ice machine area exposed to splash from handwash sink, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on thaw cabinets. -"primary station" reach-in cooler gaskets have a light accumulation of food debris -hood filters above pressure fryers have an accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
64
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
52
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -fryer hoses stored over handwash sink, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -employee lunch box stored next to and above food to be served to the public, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floors underneath fryers have an accumulation of grease and food debris -floor in walk in freezer has an accumulation of food debris -floor underneath triple sink has an accumulation of food debris **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided choking poster, operator posted **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler fan covers lightly soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Self-closing metering faucet does not provide water for at least 15 seconds. -handwash sink in prep area next to triple sink, operator states parts on order
27-14-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of wrapped plasticware and food containers stored on the floor in catering storage area, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
67
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine.
50-01-4
95
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -leak from ceiling tile in womens restroom
36-32-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -accumulation of grease on floor next to and behind fryer -accumulation of food debris on floor in dish washing area
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -oil jugs on floor next to prep table, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Corrected On-Site**
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler fan covers lightly soiled
23-03-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sawgrass Islands Inc (Chick-Fil-A) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sawgrass Islands Inc (Chick-Fil-A) on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sawgrass Islands Inc (Chick-Fil-A)?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sawgrass Islands Inc (Chick-Fil-A).
How does Sawgrass Islands Inc (Chick-Fil-A) compare to other restaurants in Port Orange?
Sawgrass Islands Inc (Chick-Fil-A) most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is about the same as the Port Orange average of 66.
Has Sawgrass Islands Inc (Chick-Fil-A)'s inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sawgrass Islands Inc (Chick-Fil-A) have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sawgrass Islands Inc (Chick-Fil-A) means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Sawgrass Islands Inc (Chick-Fil-A) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sawgrass Islands Inc (Chick-Fil-A) is inspected around four times per year on average.
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