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CHICK-FIL-A

14020 LUNAR DR, Jacksonville FL 32218 · 904.757-1430

Last inspected Nov 20, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats134
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2613935
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
JAN 25
JUL 25
NOV 25
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At make line top section of reach-in cooler, sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Cheese placed in reach-in cooler 4.5 hours earlier.
High priority/01B-02-5
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Nov 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At make line top section of reach-in cooler, sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Cheese placed in reach-in cooler 4.5 hours earlier.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At make line in top section of reach-in cooler, shredded cheese blend (48F - Cold Holding) in cooler 1.5 hours; cut tomato (50F - Cold Holding) in cooler 1.5 hours; sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding) in cooler 4.5 hours. Operator moved shredded cheese and cut tomato to walk-in freezer, items retemp at 40 minutes, both 38f.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At chicken reach-in coolers handwash sink, chemical spray bottle hanging on front of sink. Operator moved spray bottle.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, metal pans on bottom shelf have wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At chicken cook line, tongs hanging on front of cart. Operator moved.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, gap at fryer and counter has grease and food debris build up.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook both lines, bottom of reach-in freezers have build up of food debris. Operator had employee clean.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
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Jul 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At make line top section of reach-in cooler, shredded cheese blend (51F - Cold Holding). Operator stated cheese placed in service 1 hour prior. Operator moved cheese to walk-in freezer, second temperature 39f.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In outside storage room, spray bottle identified as bleach not labeled. Operator labeled during inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At front cook line fryers, grease build up on floor.
Basic/36-73-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At chicken cook line, tongs on rod at front of fryer. Operator moved to shelf. At prep area, measuring cup in bulk sugar container has handle touching product. Operator moved cup.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At make line reach-in cooler top section, cut tomato (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated cut tomato placed in service 3 hours earlier. Cut tomato are in plastic container sitting in metal pan with no direct airflow to cut tomato container. Operator moved to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool. Cut tomato at 40f after 30 minutes.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At cook line area, door handles on multiple reach-in coolers have build up on back side.
Basic/23-24-4
Equipment in poor repair. In prep area, one cutting board has melted edge. Operator removed.
Basic/14-11-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At drive thru area, nozzle area on lemonade dispensers has build up of pulp debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line area, bottom of holding cabinet reach-in cooler has build up.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 31, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. One worker dropped glove on floor, picked up and threw away, put on new glove and handled fry scoop without washing hands.
High priority/12A-07-5
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At chemical storage shelves, floor cleaner stored above toilet tissue. Operator moved chemical to lower shelf.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean dish shelves, metal pans stacked before air drying.
Basic/24-08-4
Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer, case of fries and case of chicken on floor. Employee moved off floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Be lid open broken on trash dumpster. Operator stated he has called for repair.
Basic/33-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. At dumpster enclosure, build up of trash/debris behind dumpsters.
Basic/33-19-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At prep area, exterior of bulk sugar container soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line, multiple reach-in coolers have chicken juices in bottom.
Basic/22-16-4
Jan 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In storage closet near restrooms, chemicals stored above toilet paper. Operator moved items to proper storage.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink in back kitchen, backflow preventer installed on chemical dispenser side, none on other side with hose attached.
High priority/29-42-4
Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle. At drive thru area, tube on milk dispenser not cut at an angle. Operator cut tube properly.
Basic/25-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 3, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Near egg grill in kitchen, container of egg whites 59F. Employee stated container out approximately five minutes. Eggs placed back in cooler to cool.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning tablets stored next to coffee/iced tea maker near ice machine in kitchen. Items moved and stored correctly.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One manager working today.
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking out of canned energy drink. Can discarded.
Basic/12B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain under triple sink in kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan above drive through window.
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
Basic/16-46-4

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.