CHICK-FIL-A
16310 US HWY 441, Alachua FL 36215 · 386-267-1934
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 3 visits since November 2025
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3 inspections trending down, 21 points off where it started.
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dish machine was tested at 152F, ran 3 times then reached 162F.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dish machine was tested at 152F, ran 3 times then reached 162F.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the end of faucet by dumpsters and under Handwash sink outside of walk in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler by fryers soiled with old food debris.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 pairs of tongs hanging on rolling cart on cooks line, employees moved tongs.
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator printed and posted sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler soiled with dust.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge missing, unable to verify gauge is in good working condition. For reporting purposes only.
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee wearing gloves picked up trash from the door and discarded, then handled food trays and handled food and put in reach in cooler. Without removing gloves, washing hands and putting on clean gloves. Discussed with Manager, and manager spoke with employee.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of oven cleaner hanging of clean ware rack. Manager removed spray bottle
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked at front server area by at drive thru. Manager removed both items.
Open dumpster Dumpster with lid open
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of Single service cutlery on floor in back room. Manager placed box on shelf.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in shipping box ( tomato, strawberries ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( macaroni and cheese and cut leafy greens ) in walk in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at mop sink.
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Box of sausage stored on floor in walk-in-freezer. Manager placed box on shelf
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.