CHICKEN SALAD CHICK
12792 FOREST HILL BLVD, Wellington FL 33414 · (561) 508-6344
Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies flying around in kitchen; 1 fly landing on prep counter and 1 landing on bag with bacons.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,220
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024043648 | Jul 3, 2024 | Nov 5, 2024 | $500 |
| 2--2023054208 | Sep 14, 2023 | Jan 11, 2024 | $400 |
| 2--2022049244 | Aug 11, 2022 | Nov 8, 2022 | $160 |
| 2--2022027256 | Apr 18, 2022 | Jun 29, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 12, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee entered prep area, used thumb to touch mouth then put gloves on and began to prepare food; no hand wash. Advised operator that employee should wash hands and put new gloves on.
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. At line one, above flip top cooler: Cut lettuce not time marked. Employee time marked 9:15am.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At flip top cooler next to toaster at hand washing sink: cooked broccoli cheddar (45F at 12:00pm; 45F at 12:30pm- Cooling); yogurt and grapes mixture (45F at 12:00pm; 45F at 12:30pm- Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 9am. At current rate of cooling, items will not cool to 41F in a total of 4 hours. Cooked broccoli cheddar stored over stacked. Advised operator to quick chill.
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.
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Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed with operator the big 6 food borne illnesses and provided email copy of big 6 poster.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk in cooler plastic food bin of pimento cheese mix (55F - Cooling) at 10:50 since 9:30 to 55F at 11:05, at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours, discussed its operator who stirred product to allow for adequate air flow cooling.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touched soiled wiping cloth then engaged in food preparation; no glove change. Employee changed gloves.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of degreaser. Operator labeled.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled towel stored on cutting board used to clean knife. Operator removed.
Jul 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 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 employee tugged at shirt, touched cutting board, tugged on shirt then handled container with food to serve; no hand wash. Advised manager that employee should wash hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies flying around in kitchen; 1 fly landing on prep counter and 1 landing on bag with bacons.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Display cooler:; Barbie Q Chicken Salad (47F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored in unit overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Display cooler:; Barbie Q Chicken Salad (47F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored in unit overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedure. Operator completed.
Food stored on floor. Box with Diet Coke stored on floor near walk-in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Sep 15, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. broccoli salad (46F - Cooling)at 1:50 to 46 F at 2:15 since 12:00 at make table by expo window; at this rate food will not reach 41 F or below within 4 hours; food placed on TPHC
Sep 14, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed live fly around steam table holding soups;
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken salads (55F - Cold Holding); chicken salads (55F - Cold Holding); chicken salads (55F - Cold Holding); all different flavors; in make table by expo line; as per operator foods not prepared or portioned today; foods out of temperature for approximately 3 hours; ( cooler electronically monitored- ambient temperatures at 57 F at 2:00 pm / 48 at 11:00 am and 38 F at 9:30 ) foods moved on TPHC; to be discarded at 3 pm;
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. broccoli salad (46F - Cooling)at 1:50 to 46 F at 2:15 since 12:00 at make table by expo window; at this rate food will not reach 41° F or below within 4 hours; food placed on TPHC
No soap provided at handwash sink by make table at main cooking line; operator unable to provide
Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises- customer with dog at front counter
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink by prep area in the back of the kitchen not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dole brand Pineapple tidbits 6 lb 12 oz can severely dented.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sassy Scotty chicken salad 48, ( in display case ) dill icious Diva chicken salad 46 in upright cooler at front counter As per manager less than 2 hours. Manager moved both to walk in cooler to cool quickly.
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. No time marked on shredded cheese. Manager marked the time.
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. Emailed one.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. pasta salad 76.4 at 11:51 second temperature 75.3 at 12:14 pm based on this rate of cooling it will not reach 70 within 2 hours ( cooling tightly covered) employee moved salad to shallow pan without lid.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In men's bathroom. Employee stocked.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For leaf lettuce and shredded cheese. Emailed one.manager filled the form.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At prep station and on three compartment sink drain board. Manager put in sanitizer solution.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar storage container not labeled. Manager labeled
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.