Chick - Fil- a
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
86
Score
Chick - Fil- a appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Dec 3, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near three violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is 12B - personal cleanliness, which has been cited three times.
Chick - Fil- a's latest score of 86 falls below the Atlanta average of 90. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed disposable wiping cloths stored on prep counters in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC . Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be: (i) Maintained dry; and (ii) Used for no other purpose. 2. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and (ii) Laundered daily. 3. Cloths in-use for wiping surfaces in contact with raw animal foods shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes. 4. Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be free of food debris and visible soil. 5. Containers of...
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris present inside the bottom of several reach-in coolers and gaskets in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 1 food employee handling salads with a watch on. CA: Advised PIC Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS: PIC instructed food employee to remove gloves/watch and wash hands during time of inspection
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
86
May 2, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 1 food employee handling salads with a watch on. CA: Advised PIC Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS: PIC instructed food employee to remove gloves/watch and wash hands during time of inspection
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed disposable wiping cloths stored on prep counters in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC . Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be: (i) Maintained dry; and (ii) Used for no other purpose. 2. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and (ii) Laundered daily. 3. Cloths in-use for wiping surfaces in contact with raw animal foods shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes. 4. Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be free of food debris and visible soil. 5. Containers of...
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris present inside the bottom of several reach-in coolers and gaskets in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
86
Oct 3, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food employee gloves come in direct contact with the trash can while discarding a container of liquid eggs and proceed to handle another carton of eggs without changing gloves during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC If used, single-use gloves shall be used for only one task such as working with ready-to-eat food or with raw animal food, used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged or soiled, or when interruptions occur in the operation. COS: Manager instructed food employee to remove gloves and wash hands during time of inspection
511-6-1.04(4)(n)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 1 employee handling salad with a bracelet on and another employee cooking with a watch on during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS: Food employee removed gloves and washed hands during time of inspection
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several food employee drinks stored improperly and 1 inside the salad reach-in cooler during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. COS: Drinks placed in designated area during time of inspection
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
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Mar 4, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed containers stacked wet on the dish rack. CA: Advised PIC dishes shall be properly air-dried before stacking . CA: PIC placed dishes side by side for proper air drying
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris present inside the bottom of several reach-in coolers and gaskets in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed faucet slightly loose causing constant drip at the vegetable sink in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chick - Fil- a last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chick - Fil- a on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chick - Fil- a?
Across the inspection record, 12B - personal cleanliness has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chick - Fil- a.
How does Chick - Fil- a compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?
Chick - Fil- a most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.
Has Chick - Fil- a's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Chick - Fil- a have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chick - Fil- a 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chick - Fil- a is inspected around two times per year on average.
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