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CHICK-FIL-A #5188 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS

2760 US HWY 331 · DEFUNIAK SPRINGS · Walton County · FL 32435

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 20, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3562405
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID9001122
DBPR license7602302

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#4High Priority22-12-5

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.

#5High Priority03A-02-5

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.

#6High Priority29-34-4

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**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate53B-01-5

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**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic24-08-4

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

#2Basic10-17-4

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**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic08B-17-4

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.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:43 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.