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CHICK-FIL-A AT BROWARD MALL

8000 W BROWARD BLVD STE 5005, Plantation FL 33388

Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS1609259
Grade history
JAN 25
JUL 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 29 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall at mop sink.
High priority/35A-02-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2021034935Jul 22, 2021Aug 31, 2021$400

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris in the kitchen behind the fryers.
Basic/36-27-5
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink at the end of the cook line with a trash can blocking it making it inaccessible. Operator made sink accessible.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink with a plastic container stored in it. Operator removed item from handwashing sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket on top of the ice machine not stored inverted. Operator stored properly.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink a splitter without a vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-34-4
Jul 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall at mop sink.
High priority/35A-02-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed on threaded hose Bibb at mop sink where splitter added.
High priority/29-42-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of grease buildup on wall at cookline areas.
Basic/36-27-5
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 3 live flying insects landing on wall next to ice machine. Operator killed and sanitized areas.
High priority/35A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. -Observed accumulation of old foods underneath cooking equipment.
Basic/36-01-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed bag with unwashed lemons stored over cheese in Traulsen refrigerator. Operator removed and stored properly.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink next to Prepstation
Intermediate/31B-05-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Oct 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 4 flying insects landing on shelf holding clean plastic pans in prep area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken; 41-45F - Cold Holding in reach in cooler in office area. Per operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. PIC placed chicken in walk-in freezer to rapid cool.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand wash sink in kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-06-4/Warning
Mar 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2023
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.