CHICK-FIL-A VERO BEACH
6020 ELON LN, Vero Beach FL 32966 · 772.567.0222
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg wash in walk in cooler found at 46F, in cooler for 3.5 hours. Advised to move to freezer for rapid chill.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On chicken thaw cabinets
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In front counter milk cooler
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Grilled chicken nuggets in walk in cooler observed at 50f. Manager threw away
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Grilled chicken nuggets in walk in cooler cooling since 5pm, overnight. Found at 8:45am. Manager discarded
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over cooked chicken on tray in walk in freezer. Manager moved
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Blue cutting boards on salad cooler
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse temperature at manifold exceeds 194 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 200f. Thermometer is reading 162f.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For employees who have not completed food handler training. Manager has form and had employees sign.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to manager
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Chicken holding cabinet soiled in food debris. Manager stated it will be cleaned today
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg wash in walk in cooler found at 46F, in cooler for 3.5 hours. Advised to move to freezer for rapid chill.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket with sauces. Jacket was removed
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil
Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in front reach in cooler. Manager removed
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer wipes on counter next to cutting board.
Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Salad spinner is causing floor to remain wet.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At mop sink
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.