Chicken Salad Chick
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Chicken Salad Chick, the earliest from 2023. Chicken Salad Chick was last inspected on Mar 10, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored”, showing up three times.
That's lower than the typical St. Johns restaurant, which scores around 69. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of artichoke hearts in prep area.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing from splitter at mop sink on hose side.
29-42-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box of unwashed tomatoes stored over container of pimento cheese mix in walk in cooler, cheese moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Back interior bottom of reach in cooler on kitchen closest to service window has a build food debris and mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of single use items and debris under soda machine and ice machine in drive though area.
36-73-4
64
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bags of sanitizer wipes stored with boxes of flatware in cabinets under drink station in dining area, bags moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. chicken salad (44F - Cooling, after 30 minutes 45F ) double stacked in open air grab and go reach in cooler at front counter, per operator salad was placed in cooler less then 1 hour prior, all items unstacked to 1 layer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand wash station by triple sink, batteries replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle in cabinet under hand wash station at front counter with clear liquid, bottle labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in coolers on make line.
22-16-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Zapper installed over pre table with active food preparation taking place in back corner of prep area. **Repeat Violation**
35B-02-4
58
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles of sanitizer stored with rolls of paper towels over triple sink in back of kitchen, bottles moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken tortilla (54F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler, per manager container was sitting out less then 1 hour while being moved from a reach in cooler to walk in cooler.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. One employee came into work and began to handle single service items without washing hands first. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of olives under prep table in prep area.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. chicken salad (45F - Cooling, after 30 minutes 45F) in grab and go cooler at front counter items unstacked to allow maximum air flow around containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - 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. Per manager there are 2 employees on site that have been working longer then 60 days and they do not have any proof of training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of water in cabinet at front counter, bottle dumped out and removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-01-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over prep table and mixer in prep area of kitchen.
35B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored with single use containers at front counter, drink moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
39
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of glass and all purpose cleaner stored with boxes of to go utensils in cabinet below hand wash station at front counter, all chemicals removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6/1/2024 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touching hair while putting on hair net, then put on gloves and began to do food preparation without washing hands before putting on gloves.
12A-25-4
Intermediate - 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. 4 employees hired over 60 days ago at time of inspection do not have any food handler training.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - 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. 6 employees on site that do not have food handler training do not have proof of agreement, manager had all employees sign reporting agreement during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries stored over precut celery in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
50
Jan 9, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours for customer self service before placing in cooler. Multiple to go containers of chicken salad and egg salad in reach in cooler at front counter still cooling before being offered to the public.
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potato soup (46F - Cold Holding); whipped cream (46F - Cold Holding) in standing reach in cooler in kitchen, per employee door to cooler has been consistently opened for approximately 2 hours.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Written procedures not filled out for cut lettuce, shredded cheese, and feta cheese held on time control, manager filled out procedures during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 bag in box soda by soda rack in back of kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - 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. Multiple containers at grab and go cooler at front counter missing date food was packaged on.
02D-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitation bucket at front counter reading 0ppm, employee remade to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
58
Nov 21, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at both hand washing stations. Person in charge added paper towels to both stations. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at hand washing stations. Person in charge added hand soap to both stations. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - 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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicken Salad Chick last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicken Salad Chick on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicken Salad Chick?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chicken Salad Chick.
How does Chicken Salad Chick compare to other restaurants in St. Johns?
Chicken Salad Chick most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Johns average of 69.
Has Chicken Salad Chick's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicken Salad Chick have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chicken Salad Chick means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Chicken Salad Chick inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chicken Salad Chick is inspected around three times per year on average.
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