CHICK FIL A STORE 04038
785 E MERRITT ISLAND CSWY, Merritt Island FL 32952 · 321.765.9877
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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DEC 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warming drawer on make line sausage burritos (115F - Hot Holding)
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw chicken stored under dripping fluid.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Myles
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Raw chicken thawing units
Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Visibly soiled pans stored with clean pans on rack in chicken thawing area
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Raw chicken stored under dripping fluid. SEE STOP SALE. Raw chicken thawing unit against wall
Ice buildup in reach-at freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice at vent space on thawing unit against wall
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves are soiled
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored above prepared foods in walk-in cooler. Operator reorganized
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Light not functioning. On back line in kitchen.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Back line in kitchen has water damage in lens.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior, hold cabinet is soiled. Manager had employee clean it.
May 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 500+ppm quaternary at triple sink. Operator diluted to 300ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding the dispenser nozzle of milk dispenser is soiled. Operator cleaned. Surface area surrounding mixer arm at ice cream machine is soiled. Operator cleaned
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand wash sink in Togo service area
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers and lids in multiple areas stored with food contact surfaces facing upwards. Operator inverted
Nov 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Sliced and shredded cheeses on make line were marked to be discarded at 9:40am
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sheet pan rack in walk in cooler has an accumulation of mold like substance. Shake blender has an accumulation of mold like substance surrounding mixing arm
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Gap between doors and unit have a buildup of debris
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles for reach in coolers in raw chicken prep/frying area are soiled
Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head. Operator cut
Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle. Operator cut
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Near drive through window. Upper surface area surrounding mixer arm for shakes is soiled. Operator cleaned
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles for doors to biscuit make Station and raw chicken reach in coolers are soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves over biscuit make station and over raw chicken breading station are soiled
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in walk in cooler are soiled
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. liquid eggs (56F - Cold Holding) stored on countertop in 1/3 pan of water. Operator added ice In flouring/breading raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding). Juices are not maintained below 41°F. Operator consistently adds room temperature product throughout day, with no break in cycle to control how long oldest contaminated product has been out of temperature. Discussed use of time control
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warming drawer on make line sausage burritos (115F - Hot Holding)
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean dishes/wares on soiled storage shelves between chicken prep and walk in freezer
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing from large stall
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on the floor beneath raw chicken prep table. Operator moved
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