Chick-Fil-A #5188 Defuniak Springs

2760 Us Hwy 331, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435

American

Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Chick-Fil-A #5188 Defuniak Springs, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 9, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.

Compared to the broader DeFuniak Springs restaurant scene, where the average is 96, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 9, 2025

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Sep 15, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 14, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At assembly hot line Sliced tomato and cut green set ups 45F cold holding.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer not sanitized prior to use with manager displaying temperature of sliced tomatoes, not sanitized prior to storage after line cook temped cooked chicken.

22-12-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At produce wash sink splitter with no vacuum breaker, splitter removed. **Corrected On-Site**

29-34-4

Intermediate - 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. Manager unable to provide proof, expressed system error and/or previous manager erased all records. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Upon inspection observed 2 knives stored between pan and top inner panel of reach in prep cooler across from prep sink. Operator removes knives during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Large clear cambros not completely air dried prior to stacking.

24-08-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, unwashed produce over ready to eat foods. Cases of strawberries over cooked chicken held for donations.

08B-17-4

Oct 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Timothy Evans Steven Wilkinson

53A-05-6

May 28, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink beside raw chicken station. Operator replenished during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 19, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects above waste bucket, one flying insect above breading station.

35A-02-6

Jun 23, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chick-Fil-A #5188 Defuniak Springs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A #5188 Defuniak Springs on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Chick-Fil-A #5188 Defuniak Springs compare to other restaurants in DeFuniak Springs?

Chick-Fil-A #5188 Defuniak Springs most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the DeFuniak Springs average of 96.

Has Chick-Fil-A #5188 Defuniak Springs' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chick-Fil-A #5188 Defuniak Springs have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chick-Fil-A #5188 Defuniak Springs means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Chick-Fil-A #5188 Defuniak Springs inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chick-Fil-A #5188 Defuniak Springs is inspected around four times per year on average.

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