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CHICKEN SALAD CHICK

4624 TOWN CROSSING DR STE 115, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904-998-7507

Last inspected Dec 8, 2025 · 9 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats72
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2615304
Grade history
MAY 24
AUG 24
MAR 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect near bag in box soda storage shelf.
High priority/35A-02-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2019044423Jul 25, 2019Sep 19, 2019$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced provolone cheese, house made pasta salad (47F-48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from conveyor oven on cook line. Operator stated employees were in and out of cooler a lot earlier. Operator removed both foods and placed in nearby reach in freezer to chill. Rechecked temperature at end of inspection cheese at 44F-45F and pasta salad at 41F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple soda nozzles on self dispensing soda machine soiled. Also, white deflector plate in ice machine soiled. Also, conveyor oven on cook line has accumulation of food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two utensils next to food warmer store in standing water of 77F. Operator emptied out water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with wrapped sleeves of single service to go lids stored on floor next to storage area near restrooms. Also, box with single service lids for to go containers stored on floor on front service line. Operator removed wrapped lids to properly store.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
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Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floor in walk-in-cooler.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
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Jul 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 6-1-25
High priority/50-17-3
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary +500ppm) on cook line. Sanitizer solution strip blue exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
High priority/41-27-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at self dispensing soda machine in dining area soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to walk-in-cooler. Employee replenished paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf next to triple sink, and on drain board at triple unable to properly air dry
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Plastic bucket of pickles stored on floor in walk-in-cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in freezer on cook line and walk-in-cooler soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Part of Floor in walk-in-cooler unsealed concrete.
Basic/36-02-5
Mar 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. macaroni and cheese, chicken tortilla soup (48F-49F - Cold Holding) single door reach-in cooler next to bag in box soda rack. Operator stated items were placed in cooler about an hour ago. Operator removed items and placed in nearby reach-in cooler to chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500+ppm) on cook line exceeds maximum concentration. Operator emptied solution, remade, and retested at 200ppm
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach-in cooler across from food pick up window soiled/ stained. Also, ice chute at self dispensing soda machine in dining area soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Single door reach-in cooler next to bag in box soda rack unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 49F. Observed large mass of ice on back fan area. Employee removed TCS foods out of cooler until cooler can work properly.
Basic/14-74-7/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf next to triple sink unable to properly air dry
Basic/24-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Sealed box with sleeves of single service to go cups stored on floor at end of hall past restrooms.
Basic/25-05-4/Repeat Violation
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons stored over ready to eat cut lemons and ready to eat dressings in single door reach-in cooler next to soda rack. Operator removed unwashed lemons,to properly store.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 27, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dead roaches on premises. Observed 9 dead roaches in the following areas: 1 dead on wall behind box of chips on cook line 5 dead on floor below bag in box soda storage shelf 1 dead on top of sealed can in prep area 2 dead on floor under two compartment sink in prep area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 22, 2024 · Observed; one dead roach under soda machine in dining area and three dead roaches in crevice next to booth marked as "broken" next to soda machine. Person in charge tasked employees to clean dead roaches. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Aug 27, 2024 · At callback: observed five dead roaches in the following areas: one dead roach under soda machine, two dead roaches on side of broken booths nearest soda machine area, one dead under prep table near wall and one dead roach behind vacuum in back hallway near exit door. Operator cleaned up and discarded during this inspection. Admin Complaint
Aug 22, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect near bag in box soda storage shelf.
High priority/35A-02-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Aug 22, 2024 · At callback observed two flying insects by mop sink near back door and one flying insect in hallway by restrooms. Admin Complaint
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. Operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 22, 2024 · At callback person in charge stated they did not acquire proof of employee training. Time Extended
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 9 dead roaches in the following areas: 1 dead on wall behind box of chips on cook line 5 dead on floor below bag in box soda storage shelf 1 dead on top of sealed can in prep area 2 dead on floor under two compartment sink in prep area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 22, 2024 · Observed; one dead roach under soda machine in dining area and three dead roaches in crevice next to booth marked as "broken" next to soda machine. Person in charge tasked employees to clean dead roaches. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken
Aug 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of black olives is dented along the seam of can. Also, one can of black olives dented and crimped along top rim of can. Stop Sale.
High priority/01B-01-4
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect near bag in box soda storage shelf.
High priority/35A-02-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500+ppm) at triple sink. Employee added more water to dilute solution. Retested at 400ppm
High priority/41-28-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); broccoli salad w/ shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding) in single door reach-in cooler near closed end of cook line. Operator stated items were placed in cooler this morning when they opened. Also, house made egg salad, multiple types of house made chicken salad, pimento cheese, cut tomatoes (48F-52F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler. Employee stated items were placed in cooler about an hour ago.Requested for items to be chilled or removed to working reach-in cooler but has not been moved as of the end of this inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500+ppm) at front line area exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Employee added more water to dilute and retest at 300ppm
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at reach-in cooler next to hand wash sink on cook line soiled/stained
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cook line used to store water pitcher. Employee removed water pitcher to properly store.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in cooler on cook line next to hand wash sink unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler. Operator stated they have another reach-in cooler on order for replacement.
Basic/14-74-7/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 9 dead roaches in the following areas: 1 dead on wall behind box of chips on cook line 5 dead on floor below bag in box soda storage shelf 1 dead on top of sealed can in prep area 2 dead on floor under two compartment sink in prep area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees personal belongings stored on top of bag in box soda boxes next to kitchen entry door.
Basic/40-06-5/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor on cook line and in walkway by reach-in cooler next to soda machine.
Basic/36-22-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with sealed sleeves of single use cups stored on floor in back hall area next to exit door.
Basic/25-05-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in standing water in mop sink. Employee hung mop on hook.
Basic/42-01-4
May 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect near walk-in-cooler. Operator caught fly and discarded.
High priority/35A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towels used in direct contact with ready to eat grapes in containers in walk-in-cooler.
High priority/14-86-1
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator remade sanitizer solution and retested at 200ppm
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach-in cooler across from steamtable soiled/ stained. Also, deflector plate in ice machine soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees personal belongings stored on soda boxes in kitchen area. Operator removed jacks and bag from soda boxes.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with sealed single service straws stored in cabinet with cans of paint. Operator removed box of straws to properly store. Also, box with single service plastic containers stored on floor in hallway past restroom.s operator removed plastic containers to properly store.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Section of floor in walk-in-cooler unsealed concrete.
Basic/36-02-5
Dec 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two large cans of artichoke hearts dented on seam of can. One of the two cans also dented and crimped around top rim of can. Stop Sale
High priority/01B-01-4
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary +500ppm) in prep area. Operator emptied solution and remade and retested at 300ppm
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute area in large ice machine soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Operator stated he took Servsafe exam yesterday but hasn't received results as of yet. Operator stated he will email Servsafe when he receives it
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employees food safety training certificates expired in Nov.2023
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink in prep area. Operator stated plumber recently repaired. Operator stated he will call plumber back.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf next to triple sink unable to properly air dry
Basic/24-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Portable fan on cook line soiled with dust and debris
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler across from food warmer on cook line soiled. Also, under drawer of reach-in cooler on cookline soiled.
Basic/22-16-4

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.