BBQ CHICKEN
17605 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD, Tampa FL 33647 · 407.473.3284
Last inspected Sep 30, 2025 · 6 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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. Sent operator a copy.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Tub of Aloe used for burn treatment stored in reach in cooler across from fryers with food products
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. Sent operator a copy.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open coffee cup on prep table.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking out of open coffee cup on the cook line.
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Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed in 3 door standing cooler, employee food containers and drinks next to prepped raw chicken containers and kitchen ingredient.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table and keys.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil and batter flour containers on floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on prep table across from fryers. Tested at 87F
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed bottom of reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed different batter flours in unlabeled containers.
May 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed two bins of flour mix on the floor. Employee placed on crate.
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags on top of oil containers.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping food with no hair restraint.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 121 F.
Apr 1, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Jan 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 5 containers of oil stored on floor under front register station
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs stored on water temped at 69 degrees F Corrected observed employee discard water
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.