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HOOTERS OF NORTH TAMPA

HOOTERS OF NORTH TAMPA located in TAMPA has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 3.4/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 6 reports on file

Bruce B Downs Boulevard
Tampa, Florida, 33620
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/18/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13458561

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups being stored on the floor near a reach in freezer. Manager had employee store correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher machine testing at around 10ppm, manager had employee prime and re-run machine tested at 50ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed two live flies in the dish washing area.

7/10/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10903122

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in the dish drying area. Manager corrected. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk in freezer. Manager corrected. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

2/21/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8992753

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 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.

10/1/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8783116

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 7 basic

  • 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.

2/14/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8533706

Met Inspection Standards

1 high

  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cheddar cheese stored in container with no date mark. Chef placed date mark on container. **Corrective Action Taken**

10/23/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8381438

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

  • 32-07-4:Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed debris on toilet bathroom in need of cleaning. Manager had bathroom cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 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. Emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 32-11-5:Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue in ladies handicap stall. Manager had toilet paper replaced. Corrected On-Site