Chick-Fil-A

249-23 Rockaway Boulevard, Queens, NY 11422

American

Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Chick-Fil-A, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 14, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Queens restaurant scores 75. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 14, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

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Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

May 27, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

06C

Dec 14, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Nov 21, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 minor violations.

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10F

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chick-Fil-A last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A on file is from Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chick-Fil-A?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A.

How does Chick-Fil-A compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Chick-Fil-A most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Chick-Fil-A's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chick-Fil-A have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chick-Fil-A 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 Chick-Fil-A inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chick-Fil-A is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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