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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

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats162
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4105307
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
Basic/29-11-4
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On chicken thaw cabinets
Basic/23-24-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In front counter milk cooler
Basic/05-09-4
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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
High priority/03D-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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
High priority/01B-36-5/Corrected On-Site
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
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Blue cutting boards on salad cooler
Basic/14-09-4
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse temperature at manifold exceeds 194 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 200f. Thermometer is reading 162f.
Intermediate/22-59-4
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Jul 26, 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
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to manager
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Chicken holding cabinet soiled in food debris. Manager stated it will be cleaned today
Basic/22-16-4
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
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
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer wipes on counter next to cutting board.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle.
Basic/25-16-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Salad spinner is causing floor to remain wet.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At mop sink
Basic/29-11-4

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.