Chico's Chicken
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2022, Chico's Chicken has 11 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 23, 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 eight violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured”, showing up seven times.
Restaurants in Ocoee average 76, so Chico's Chicken trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee touching dirty dishes with gloves on and rinsed off gloves in hand sink in ware wash area. Then proceeded to touch clean dishes coached operator on proper hand washing procedures.
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee removed utensils in hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In prep area.
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach in coolers on cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. All employees put on hairnets during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
61
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Ice in hand sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Paper towel at hand sink . Operator replaced **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. under microwave on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Interior of microwave under prep table in side prep area - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in freezer under microwave on cook line -air filters on ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
70
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw chicken over raw beef in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over fries in freezer. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Hot cabinet, grilled chicken, rice 114-122F hot holding less than 4hrs per operator. Operator put in freezer to cool and store overnight. Advised to cool to 41F within 4hrs. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Small prep cooler Raw Bacon, sour cream, shred lettuce, mozzarella, queso fresco, pico, cut tomatoes, 45-54F cold holding less than 4hrs per operator. Operator moved to other cooler for temp recovery **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Ice in hand sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Paper towel at hand sink . Operator replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in freezer under microwave on cook line -air filters on ice machine
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. under microwave on cook line
14-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -Boxed oil floor. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Interior of microwave under prep table in side prep area
22-08-4
33
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Bib over prep sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. corn (115F - Hot Holding) less than 4 hours. placed on stove to reheat.; fired chicken (120F - Hot Holding) Less than 4 hours **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Signed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl for flour. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager Changed tanks. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Near mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice and other items from delivery 4 hours ago. staff to pick it up. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In limes. Staff stood up tongs. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
10-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler doors. Unit next to ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Hood - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado with stickers in bin with cut limes. Manager discarded limes and removed stickers and washed avocado. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
43
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. corn (115F - Hot Holding) less than 4 hours. placed on stove to reheat.; fired chicken (120F - Hot Holding) Less than 4 hours **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Bib over prep sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Manager needs more time to complete. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Signed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado with stickers in bin with cut limes. Manager discarded limes and removed stickers and washed avocado. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Hood - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler doors. Unit next to ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In limes. Staff stood up tongs. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
10-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice and other items from delivery 4 hours ago. staff to pick it up. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Near mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager Changed tanks. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl for flour. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
39
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Bib over prep sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. corn (115F - Hot Holding) less than 4 hours. placed on stove to reheat.; fired chicken (120F - Hot Holding) Less than 4 hours **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. Signed **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice and other items from delivery 4 hours ago. staff to pick it up. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In limes. Staff stood up tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler doors. Unit next to ice machine.
14-36-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood
36-62-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado with stickers in bin with cut limes. Manager discarded limes and removed stickers and washed avocado. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl for flour. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager Changed tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Near mop sink.
36-32-5
39
Apr 29, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Touched Trashcan with gloved hands and then placed items in microwave. **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager added towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In storage room near mop sink. Manager chained tanks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All of equipment **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup on top of plastic wrap dispenser. . **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on plastic wrap dispenser. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 130F in steam table . Manager turned temperature up on table to heat water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler and freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen area. Cup on top of plastic wrap dispenser. . **Warning**
36-37-5
50
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled paste cup in hand sink.
31A-11-4
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. Provided operator with form. Form must be filled out by each individual employee and kept on file in facility. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Stand up freezer door handle missing.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing tiles on cook line and mop sink area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light in storage room.
38-07-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
64
Aug 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham, turkey and sliced tomatoes 46F. Moved from main cooler to make table less than 1 hour. Same items in reach in cooler are all 41F and below. Operator placed items on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Large hole in ceiling in front of service counter. Several damaged tiles throughout facility.
36-32-5
Basic - Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. Bottle of lotion on storage rack for clean dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
40-04-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. One employee wearing watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under rack in coke storage area.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing at cook line entrance and in front of make table. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored inside wringer. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Towel on side of bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chico's Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chico's Chicken on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chico's Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Chico's Chicken.
How does Chico's Chicken compare to other restaurants in Ocoee?
Chico's Chicken most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocoee average of 76.
Has Chico's Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chico's Chicken have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chico's Chicken 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 Chico's Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chico's Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.
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