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CHICK-FIL-A HAMLIN

15899 NEW INDEPENDENCE PKWY, Winter Garden FL 34787

Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats130
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5815798
Grade history
MAY 24
NOV 24
APR 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Eggs,131 f held less than four hours.Operated discarded the eggs.
High priority/03B-15-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

May 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooling chicken covered
Intermediate/03D-15-4
No soap provided at handwash sink next to veggie wash
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters dated 5/1/2
Intermediate/29-28-4
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Front of mixer paint chipped
Basic/14-10-4
Show the remaining 4 findings ▾
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Biscuit oven Lemonade heads dispenser Ce cream dispenser heads
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of muffin toaster Reach in cooler in raw chicken area and walk in cooler are soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Water leaking mop room hose
Basic/29-08-4
Sanitizer wipes stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. stored above open take out containers in side beverage station
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Dec 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 25, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
High priority/22-57-6/Warning/Return visit Nov 25, 2025 · Operator is waiting on a part for the dishmachine.Part has been delayed because of the holidays stated operator. Time Extended
Nov 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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.
High priority/22-57-6/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by buckets.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Green cutting boards.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Interior of oven and bun toaster has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of grill chicken press in kitchen. Gaskets are soiled by the biscuit cooler. Chicken freezer doors are soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of sprayer hose is soiled. Small cutting board is stained and grooved.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Interior of oven and bun toaster have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of the grill has a residue build up. Gaskets are soiled by the upright cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Sanitizer wipes stored next to gloves in the kitchen.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/36-73-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven next to ice machine
Basic/22-08-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers and reach in freezers soiled
Basic/22-16-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 2 wet mop in bucket at mop sink.
Basic/42-01-4
May 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Sani wipes over buns.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Chicken cooler.
Basic/22-16-4
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Eggs,131 f held less than four hours.Operated discarded the eggs.
High priority/03B-15-5/Corrective Action Taken
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Residue build under hood suppression system filters.
Basic/23-03-4
Sanitizer bucket wipes stored next to crackers in the front line area.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed grape tomatoes stored over cut lettuce in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4

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.