CHICK-FIL-A SANFORD (FI) FSR # 03800
4590 W ST RD 46, Sanford FL 32771 · 407 878 6385
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired on 4/1/2025
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired on 4/1/2026
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in front service area, employee restocked paper towels
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -large square plastic containers on shelf over triple sink, operator separated
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -right side ice cream machine: right side compartment lid, operator replaced
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. -fry freezer
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -inspector provided the DBPR Choking First Aid Procedures handout
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers have a light accumulation of dust/debris -buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles
Plastic container dried with a towel/cloth.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of straws stored on the floor in the front dry storage area
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -"biscuit table" reach-in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall over triple sink has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink to left of fryers has evidence of being used as a dump sink, ice present
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink to left of fryers, operator restocked
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris.
Plumbing system in disrepair. -triple sink sprayer hose leaking -handwash sink faucet in front service area
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink has an accumulation of has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk-in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -stainless steel behind lemonade dispensers
Plumbing system in disrepair. -handwash sink faucet in front service area loose
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink has an accumulation of has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired on 4/1/2025
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -underneath handwash sink in prep area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk-in cooler -walk-in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -multiple handwash sink with signage stating "Hand Wash Only", provided handwashing signs
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of sugar bulk container -dish racks soiled -inside bottom of reach-in freezer
Stored food not covered. -large square container of shake mix in walk-in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above prep table, next to handwash sink, nearest triple sink -wall above triple sink has an accumulation of pink/black, mold-like substance
Nov 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. -tested 3x: 151.5F twice and 153.1F
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -white eggs 122F and grilled chicken 123F, per employee less than 30 minutes stored in hot holding unit, operator discarded
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of all "thaw cabinets" have a significant accumulation of food debris
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink next to triple sink -handwash sink in front service area, operator refilled
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath walk-in cooler-walk-in freezer shelves has an accumulation of debris
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -multiple food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall next to thawing cabinet soiled
Apr 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler door handles.
Feb 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepared salad at 44°f. In cooler since yesterday.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler door handles.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle for scoop under raw chicken.
Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues.
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -raw chicken coolers by line
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grid covers for walk in cooler fans soiled
Reach-in freezerinterior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -floor of reach in freezer next to ice machine is soiled
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -under front counter
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.