CHICKEN SALAD CHICK
4062 PLAZA BLVD STE 20, Gainesville FL 32608 · 3524514845
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed a clean up kit, no written plan. One was emailed.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient air thermometer in walk-in cooler reading 52F; calibrated thermometer reading 39F.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Three employees hired over 60 days prior missing Food Handler Certificates.
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed : shredded cheese with a 4 hour label, not used within the 4 hour time limit.
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. Observed : shredded cheese on the prep counter with a sticker, not used or discarded by the 4 hour time mark.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the can opener blade with dried food debris on it. This was moved to the 3 compartment sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed : only 2 certificates with multiple food service employees over 60 days.
Aug 20, 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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Food stored on floor. Observed : a case of tomato's on the floor of the walk-in cooler.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the broccoli mix, with the scoop touching the product. The scoop was adjusted.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed : a case of straws on the floor, far back storage.
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the to go pick up shelves are soiled, front line.
Sanitizer bucket/wipes stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed: prepackaged sanitizer wipes stored on the front line food service counter with deli wraps. These were moved to cleaning.
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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/ Observed: Mary, over 30 days as manager, no current Certified Food Manager card. The test is scheduled for next month.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the dining area soda nozzles with build up on the diffusers. ALSO, the tea nozzles in the dining room have build up.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed: single serve to go stored on the floor in the back hallway.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed: single serve plates stored on the back hallway shelves, contact side up. These were placed into a bag.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed: a wet cloth on the food expo line, not kept in solution, used to wipe the sandwich cutting knife.
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed prep staff, with gloves on, pull up their sleeves, and then continue cutting broccoli.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the tea and soda nozzles with build up in the dining area.
Abrasives and detergents not removed during the rinse process. Observed: soap still on dishes while in the sanitizing sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed: 4 pressurized tanks not secured in the back room.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a lidded drink on the veggie prep table.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: lack of a choking poster. One was emailed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed: water pooling in the silver 2 door reach-in cooler in the prep area.
Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Observed: on the cook line, a knife used for cutting sandwiches, then wiped and stored in a wet cloth.
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed a clean up kit, no written plan. One was emailed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the tomato slicer pusher head has dried tomato between the leaves.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed the 4 co2 tanks were not secured. The chain was added.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed: the grab n go in the guest accessible reach-in cooler lacks required labeling. Package labels must contain the following information: 1. Identity and description of product; 2. Date product was packaged; and 3. Name and address of establishment which prepared and packaged product.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the first reach-in cooler in the kitchen, the top edge of the door has dried spills.
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed feta cheese lacking a time mark and over four hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed cut leafy greens lacking a time mark. One was computer produced, time adjusted. ALSO, feta cheese lacked a time mark, it was over 4 hours and discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener had dried food debris on the blade. This was moved to the 3 compartment sink **Corrective Action Taken* ALSO, the Cherry coke diffuser has build up.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink bottle stored over guest food on the front line. The drink was moved below.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed the items in the grab n go cooler lacking full information. The software is now available and the correct stickers are being added.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 0 ppm for quaternary amonia. A new jug was employed.
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