HOOTERS OF NORTH TAMPA
Bruce B Downs Boulevard
Tampa, Florida, 33620
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/21/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink on the prep table near the flip top unit on the cook line. Observed an employee beverage in the cooler on the cook line with items sold to the public. Manager removed. Discussed proper storage with manager. **Corrected On-Site**
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked containers on the dish drying rack. Manager unstacked containers so that they can air dry correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk in freezer. Manager placed on the storage rack. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on the pipes and door frame. Manager stated they have someone coming out to look at it.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/21/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-01-4:Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Observed a dish machine with no data plate. Recommended that the manger speak to the company they use to replace the data plate.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stalked containers on the dish drying rack. Manager informed employee of the proper drying procedures. Employee unstacked containers and allowed containers to begin to air dry properly. **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the back prep area and the dishwashing area. Manager had an employee dry the area. **Corrected On-Site**
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go single service items stored on the floor in the second floor storage area.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a container of raw breaded chicken wings on the three compartment sink. Manager stated that an employee had just pulled them from the freezer and it was in the process of thawing. Educated manager on proper thawing methods. Manager placed container of frozen wings in the refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leaking faucet at the mop sink area.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed a soiled wet cloth on a clean prep table. Manager removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event observed. Emailed the manager a copy.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/1/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).