What is Chick-fil-a's health inspection score?

Chick-fil-a has a SafeDine safety score of 68 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Chick-fil-a last inspected?

Chick-fil-a was last inspected on November 21, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chick-fil-a have?

Chick-fil-a has 31 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chick-fil-a safe to eat at?

Chick-fil-a has a safety score of 68/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Chick-fil-a

Name: Chick-fil-a
Address: 1535 N COCKRELL HILL RD, Dallas, 75211
Rating: 68

1535 N COCKRELL HILL RD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/21/2023

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0Fair

West Dallas

Ranked #89 of 356 in West Dallas

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Nov 21, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

3.1

Avg Violations

29 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-32

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1535 N COCKRELL HILL RD, Dallas, TX 75211

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

1 basic

Feb

Aug 2019

1 inspections

3 intermediate

4 basic

Feb 2020

1 inspections

2 basic

Feb

Oct 2020

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Apr

Oct 2021

1 inspections

3 basic

Jun 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

Jun

Dec 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jun

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Nov 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 99

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean any food debris on floor of walk-in freezer

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 23

Routine InspectionScore: 94

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Ensure that clean utensils are not hung on dirty surfaces

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-2*34 Remove dead/trapped pests−2
Dead flies observed on shelving above vegetable prep/washing sink
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean dust accumulation over biscuit prep area
DAL-4*37 Preventing contamination from other sources. Miscellaneous sources of Contamination−2
Remove all sources of environmental contamination from food prep area

Base deductions−11 pts

Dec 22

Routine InspectionScore: 99

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean racks in reach-in coolers of any food debris

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 22

Routine InspectionScore: 96

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
Detail clean floor-milkshake machine
DAL-2*34 Pest control-routine inspections for−2
Observed flies in the kitchen area
DAL-3*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Floors in the kitchen area-observed not in good repair (low grout)
DAL-4*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
Replace damaged cutting boards

Base deductions−8 pts

Oct 21

Routine InspectionScore: 97

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean bottom of trash cans
DAL-2*34 Pest Control−2
Observed gnats at prep sink floor drains
DAL-3*47 Other Violations−2
Restock first aid kit

Base deductions−6 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 95

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination−5
cooler units with food debris and soils contamination must be clean to avoid cross contamination

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-2*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair−2
hand sinks with water leaks and broken in different areas must be clean to avoid cross contamination
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
floors inside WI freezer unit dirty with soils and food debris must be clean to avoid cross contamination floors under regular equipment and cooking equipment dirty with soils, food debris, litter and grease spills must be clean to avoid cross contamination ceiling in different areas dirty with spills, dust and soils contamination must be clean to avoid cross contamination

Base deductions−9 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 97

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
missing thermometers inside cooler units must be have visible and working thermometers in all cooler units
DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
floors behind equipment and general floors with grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination ceiling on different areas with spills and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid contamination

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 20

Routine InspectionScore: 98

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*42 cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food or visible soil before opening−2
food containers inside cooler units with dirty lids must be clean to avoid cross contamination
DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
floors behind cooking equipment and wi cooler shelving under dirty with food debris and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination floors in all areas dirty with food debris and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid contamination

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 19

Routine InspectionScore: 85

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*06 Discard if TCS is in container w/ no date or day−5
no date making on mac
DAL-4*19 Hand sink water temperature below 110'F−5
hot< 110F within 20 seconds
DAL-5*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
lettuce 44F, s. tomatoes 55.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Observed employee chewing gum while serving food
DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-6*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
fruit flies
DAL-7*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
clean walls by 3 comp and hand sink clean Floors and gaskets

Base deductions−23 pts

Feb 19

Routine InspectionScore: 90

3 Med1 Basic

4 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
lettuce 51'f
DAL-2*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
DAL-3*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
provide cleaning for the coolers

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-4*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
oil boxes on the floor

Base deductions−17 pts

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Data source: Dallas DEH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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