Chick-Fil-A Dadeland Mall
7535 N Kendall Dr Ste 1440A, Miami, FL 33156 · Permanent Food Service · License 2318929
What drove the grade
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 1 routine inspection3 high priority (2 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 3 basic-20
- Safety score80
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 1, 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.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Observed employee touch face with gloved hands and throw out gloves. Employee placed on new gloves before handwash.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Observed employee rub face with gloved hands; no handwash.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed spray above breading station. Cleaners were removed.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed grease and dust accumulation on shelves where milk wash powder is stored; above breading station.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
Observed expired 04/26.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.
Observed no soak at handsink next to breading station. Soap was provided.
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Observed cup on table next to handsink across reach in cooler. Cup was removed during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Observed exterior soiled.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed next to handsink and ice bin.
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.