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CHICK FIL A AT FT LAUDERDALE

2650 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale FL 33306 · 954.565.3861

Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats90
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1623492
Grade history
JUL 25
OCT 25
NOV 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low boy - drive thru - milk (47-48F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed ice buildup on back, inside cabinet. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low boy - drive thru - milk (47-48F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed ice buildup on back, inside cabinet. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low boy - drive thru - milk (47-48F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed ice buildup on back, inside cabinet. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
Handwash sink by triple sink - Automatic Faucet not operating. Operator made adjustment and faucet started working.
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at triple sink blocked by rolling cart.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
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Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Drive thru low boy.
Basic/14-74-7
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. 1.Next to thermalizer. 2.walk in cooler - under circulation fans 3. By ice machine and dry storage
Basic/36-22-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Both raw chicken reach in units next to breading station.
Basic/22-16-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink by ice machine - water leaking from bottom of faucet.
Basic/29-11-4
The state's own report →
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink by triple sink not functioning. Operator made adjustments and made sink function properly.
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By back prep sink.
Basic/36-22-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside reach in cold holding units by egg wash station visibly soiled. Operator began cleaning during inspection.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Water draining onto floor surface. Items thawing in prep sink - Water from prep sink overflowing onto floor.
Basic/29-03-4
Nov 10, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
Handwash sink in center food preparation area out of order.
Intermediate/31A-07-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles and cooler floor on reach in chicken thaw Traulsen coolers with build up.
Basic/23-24-4
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed hands and put gloves on
High priority/12A-25-4/Corrected On-Site
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Employee replaced batteries
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Drive through station. Employee placed scoop in container
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk In Cooler
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Jun 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 ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink across from ice machine Employee remove mops
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk In Cooler. Manager mopped and sanitize floor
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink not working in warewashing or food preparation area.
Intermediate/31A-07-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In Traulsen Cooler
Basic/36-73-4
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Oil hose sink in prep hand sink - operator removed. Dish area hand sink blocked by sugar bin - operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing salads not wearing a beard guard- operator provided.
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. To go window lowboy cooler.
Basic/05-09-4
Sanitizer towels stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. At prep station sanitizing towels stored above prep table preparing lemonade - operator removed sanitizer.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site

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.