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DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN

10787 BIG BEND RD, Riverview FL 33579 · 813-742-0042

Last inspected Aug 1, 2025 · 5 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats64
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3918298
Grade history
OCT 23
JAN 24
AUG 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding 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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker. Operator placed vacuum breaker at time of inspection.
High priority/29-42-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Jan 25, 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 ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad Cooler: Shredded cheddar 54f cold holding. Manager voluntarily discarded
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Manager was able to get dispenser ion cook line to work. Issue with sensor
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. Tested 10ppm
High priority/22-41-4/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
No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook line. Manager refilled
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food and drinks in walk in cooler stored over cooked chicken and raw pork
Basic/08B-49-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Exterior of fryers soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Jul 27, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 27, 2023 · program safestaff present. Employee stated training is completed. Certificates have not been filled out. Admin Complaint
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute on soda machine in dining area
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 27, 2023 · Time Extended

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.