Chick-Fil-A FSU # 3698
3938 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608 · Permanent Food Service · License 1103520
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 28 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 5 basic (1 repeat)-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 28, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Three live flies at front counter.
Basic5
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Jug of oil on floor at cook line. Manager moved to shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Drive through soda machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substances. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Wet nested pans on shelf over three-compartment sink. Manager removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Standing water in thawing cabinet.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Employee personal speaker over prep table. Manager removed.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.