DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN

DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN has 5 health inspections on file for its TAMPA location, with an overall rating of 4.0/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 5 reports on file

2540 East Fowler Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33612
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/7/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13455855

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in frezzer.

7/8/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10880184

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

9/10/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8740976

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting pans on back dish drying rack, discussed with operator. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior around soda nozzles soiled. Discussed with operator. Operator cleaned at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster lid open. Discussed with operator. Operator closed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

12/18/2023· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8576725

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting across from dish machine.
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pick up glove off of floor and grabbed another glove with out washing hands.
  • 27-12-4:High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Water is disconnected due to building water being turned off. Water was turned back on at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sauce 117 F in steamer, operator turned up heat at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Self service soda machine.
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedure for cheese held on time.

10/10/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8362566

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed