Chick-Fil-A

2301 E Butler St, Philadelphia, PA 19137

American

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Chick-Fil-A has three inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 1, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Philadelphia restaurant scores 72. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 1, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Dust and dirt observed at the ventilation system in the front service area. New Violation.

46.714

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: A leak was observed on the faucet of the prep sink. New Violation.

46.823(c)-(e)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: General cleaning needed behind the grill and fryer due to dust, food debris, and grease accumulation in the kitchen. New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

May 22, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Food separated & protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed idle baking trays with ready-to-eat food stacked without placing a protective covering between the food, and external bottom surface of baking pans directly touching the food items in the main food prep area. **Corrective action was taken, health sanitarian informed the certified food safety person and that individua instructed a food employee to discard the food items that were directly touching the external surface of the baking pan and place the other trays onto countertop tray rack at time of inspection.

46.281

Hands clean & properly washed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food employees observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. **Corrective action was taken, certified food safety person, instructed food employee(s) to remove/discard the gloves, then wash/dry hands prior to putting on a new pair of gloves which employee(s) complied with.

46.132

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Observed unclean floor surfaces in the main food prep area. New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Dec 6, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Hands clean & properly washed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food employees observed donning single use gloves without a prior hand wash. **Corrective action was taken, person in charge instructed food employee to discard the single use gloves and wash hands prior to putting on single use gloves to prep food at time of inspection.

46.132

Food separated & protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food employee stacking baking pan with food(i.e. cooked chicken nuggets) without placing a protective covering between the food and external bottom surface of baking pan. **Corrective action was taken, person in charge discarding the exposed food at time of inspection.

46.301

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed a direct drain line installed under food prep sink. Food prep sink requires an indirect drain line. (c) Air gap requirement for backflow prevention. An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture, equipment or nonfood equipment shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 25 mm (1 inch). New Violation.

46.822

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Observed unclean floor surface in the main food prep area. New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chick-Fil-A last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chick-Fil-A have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent 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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