CHICK FIL A
18240 S DIXIE HWY, Miami FL 33157
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 4 visits since October 2024
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4 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on Oct 2025. Operator made the payment during the inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed a few employees wearing bracelets and a watch while engaged in food preparation.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 5 employees with long hair with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting by the 3 compartment sink.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn at the salad station.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor by the salad station.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout in the kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by the fryer at the front.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in freezer by the fryers.
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on Oct 2025. Operator made the payment during the inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at the kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. I white cutting boards no longer cleanable at the kitchen area.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee's food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Employee personal thermo stored above a food preparation area by the fry station. Manager removed the thermo.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a watch while preparing food.
Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Observed 2 filters were removed at the fryer by the fry station.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tile missing throughout the kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled.
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Mac and cheese (48 F - Cold Holding) inside the rewatch in cooler by hood # 2. As per manager food was placed yesterday night. Stop sale was issued. Manager discarded the food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mac and cheese (48 F - Cold Holding) inside the rewatch in cooler by hood # 2. As per manager food was placed yesterday night. Manager discarded the food. Stop sale was issued.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at employee bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting boards at salad reach in cooler not longer cleanable. Manager removed them.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed oil on the floor next and behind the fryer machine by hood #2.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in 2 hand wash sink in the kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Manager cleaned them.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in freezer by the hood #2.
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at women's and team members bathroom.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs throughout the kitchen and food preparation area.
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.