The Chicken Pantry
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
52
Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at The Chicken Pantry, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 12, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to six violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Restaurants in Bunnell average 85, so The Chicken Pantry trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
14
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in freezer; raw country fried steak over tater tot's. Person in charge moved country fried steak to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk in cooler; pulled pork dated 11.8; black eyed peas dated 11.5; soup dated 11.2. Person in charge discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler; pulled pork dated 11.8; black eyed peas dated 11.5; soup dated 11.2.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach in cooler; ham, sausage gravy, tomatoes not dated. Person in charge date marked yesterday morning. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board is grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sugar. Person in charge removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
52
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In bottom drawer of front refrigerator; single pats of butter 51F; ( - Cold Holding). In cooler overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In bottom drawer of front refrigerator; single pats of butter 51F; ( - Cold Holding). In cooler overnight.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 5 spray bottles not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used as scoop in brown sugar. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent over cook line has black mold like substance on it.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease on floor behind fryers.
36-01-4
58
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Oct 25, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Oct 23, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in bottom cabinet, behind counter near dirty dish cart. 1 dead roach in corner of kitchen, on floor when you first enter the kitchen. 1 dead roach behind rack by 3 compartment sink. 1 dead roach on wall near triple sink. 1 egg sack and 2 dead roaches under refrigerator near 3 compartment sink. 3 dead roaches on floor behind flat top grill on cook line. Operator began cleaning during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: On callback observed 1 dead roach in front of walk in cooler.. operator disposed of. And on call back observed 11 flies. 5 by mops in back corner and 6 in opposite corner. Discussed with operator control measures. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
95
Oct 16, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in bottom cabinet, behind counter near dirty dish cart. 1 dead roach in corner of kitchen, on floor when you first enter the kitchen. 1 dead roach behind rack by 3 compartment sink. 1 dead roach on wall near triple sink. 1 egg sack and 2 dead roaches under refrigerator near 3 compartment sink. 3 dead roaches on floor behind flat top grill on cook line. Operator began cleaning during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
95
Jul 11, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
41
Jun 3, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In white reach in cooler; raw fish over broccoli salad. Person in charge moved fish to store correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Emailed to operator during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
70
Jan 30, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches along pipes underneath dish pit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Observed 4 live roaches crawling along water pipes on back wall. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 10 dead roaches along back wall all along pipes near dish pit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Observed 7 dead roaches along water pipes on back wall. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
82
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook place gloves on without washing hands. Addressed immediately and person washed hands and placed gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6.1.23.
50-17-3
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 11 live roaches behind 3 compartment sink crawling on floor and on pipes. Observed 5 live roaches behind mixer. 3 under dish washer. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shell eggs 72F. Placed back into cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not dated. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Gravy in reach in cooler no date.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches under front hand washing sink and 2 dead roaches under cash register. **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. Phone on plate in kitchen. Person in charge removed phone. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Heavy accumulation of grease on floor behind cookline.
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cook line is soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Several wet mops on floor in mop sink area. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine is soiled on ice plate.
22-20-5
29
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
43
Oct 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
39
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Large make table on cook line and smaller make to right side have torn gaskets. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: No change. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Chicken Pantry last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Chicken Pantry on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Chicken Pantry?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Chicken Pantry.
How does The Chicken Pantry compare to other restaurants in Bunnell?
The Chicken Pantry most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Bunnell average of 85.
Has The Chicken Pantry's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Chicken Pantry have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Chicken Pantry 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 The Chicken Pantry inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Chicken Pantry is inspected around four times per year on average.
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