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CHUCK E CHEESE 430

14308 DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33618 · 813-963-6921

Last inspected Dec 30, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats500
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3909932
Grade history
AUG 23
DEC 24
OCT 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 live flies under three compartment sink by drain 1 live fly in back storage area.
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2026002948Oct 23, 2025Feb 23, 2026$160

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Dec 30, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Intermediate/11-07-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 30, 2025 · Time Extended
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired on 10/9/2022.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 30, 2025 · No proof of training available for any employees at time of inspection. Admin Complaint
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located inside front line Reach in cooler, pizza make station.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning/Return visit Dec 30, 2025 · Time Extended
Oct 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Intermediate/11-07-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired on 10/9/2022.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee stored on top of front line Reach in cooler. Open water bottle stored on shelf inside Reach in cooler. Manager relocated all items to an approved location during time of inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located inside front line Reach in cooler, pizza make station.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of glass cleaner stored on shelf over pizza sauce next to ketchup at time of inspection. Operator removed bottle during inspection
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in men's restroom at start of inspection. Operator refilled during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 31, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 live flies under three compartment sink by drain 1 live fly in back storage area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Return visit Aug 31, 2023 · 4 live flies in back kitchen by dry storage. 4 live flies in mop sink by soda boxes room with reach in freezers. Admin Complaint
Aug 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 live flies under three compartment sink by drain 1 live fly in back storage area.
High priority/35A-02-6
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front line buffet Cold holding cottage cheese 45 f potato salad 46 f manager moved to freezer 2nd temp
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restocked
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed for management to sign and few employees sign next routine inspection
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken

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.