Chick-Fil-A
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
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Score
Public records show nine inspections at Chick-Fil-A stretching back to 2026. The most recent report on file is from Apr 17, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been proper cooling methods used, showing up one time. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)5. Milk/egg wash cooling in tightly closed, large, plastic container. Discussed better cooling methods.
1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)5
Food properly labeled; original container, required records available
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)7. Unlabeled container of flour. COS
1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)7
Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1.(iii) Inside of thawing cabinet dirty.
1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1.(iii)
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Apr 8, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
3 minor violations.
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Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: in between equipment dirty.
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: floor tiles chipped, missing.
Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: ice build up in WIF.
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Apr 7, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
4 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Inspector notes: Top of sugar container has excessive build up on lid
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Wet wiping clothes setting on prep tables haphazardly, not in sanitizer
Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Ice build up on floor in walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Food debris accumulated on prep surfaces, metal shelves where clean dishes are stored accumulated with debris.
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Mar 16, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
5 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Observed missing internal thermometers in the beverage station reach in coolers. Please place internal thermometers in all refrigeration units
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Inspector notes: Observed prepped ice tea containers in the beverage area were not properly covered. Please cover ice tea containers to prevent contamination.
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employees in the kitchen actively handling and preparing food with beards and no beard guards. Please provide proper hair restraints for employees working in the kitchen.
Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the exterior of the grill clam shells with dried grease and oil build up. Please clean
Current permit posted
Inspector notes: Please post your current health permit
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Mar 12, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.05(5) The left dumpster does not have a drain plug present. Please provide a drain plug to discourage pests.
1200-23-01-.05(5)
Most recent inspection posted
Inspector notes: The inspection report posted is the preliminary inspection. Please post the most recent inspection report.
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Mar 2, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Single-use/single-service articles; properly stored, used
Inspector notes: stack of sandwich boxes stored open face up above prep line
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Feb 13, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Inspector notes: Discontinue storing boxes of fryer oil in front of handwash sink near food prep area. Store food boxes in designated area to prevent contamination from wastewater drippage.
Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Clean accumulated food debris from refrigerator door handles to prevent contamination.
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Feb 12, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Exterior of fryers are lightly soiled with grease spillage.
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Feb 6, 2026
Food Service Establishment Inspection
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chick-Fil-A last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chick-Fil-A?
Across the inspection record, proper cooling methods used has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A.
Has Chick-Fil-A's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Chick-Fil-A have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.
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.
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