DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN
2961 N DALE MABRY HWY STE 101, Tampa FL 33607
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 4 visits since January 2024
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4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A few bags of raw chicken (48-51F - Cold Holding) stored in thawing unit by office in kitchen. Operator moved to walk-in freezer to rapid cool, re temped: 44-48F.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm. Operator manually prime sanitizer to cleared out air in fitting line, ran dish machine again, re-tested 100ppm.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some certificates missing completion dates.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 1 case of fry oil stored on floor at cook line.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lids on flour bins soiled with old food debris.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at front service counter tested 0ppm. Operator replaced with new sanitizer, tested 200ppm.
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm. Sanitation solution was emptied. Operator replaced with a new bucket of sanitizer, ran dish machine multiple times and tested 50ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A few bags of raw chicken (48-51F - Cold Holding) stored in thawing unit by office in kitchen. Operator moved to walk-in freezer to rapid cool, re temped: 44-48F.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For sanitizing buckets and dish machine.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some certificates missing training completion dates and employee birthdays.
Single-service articles improperly stored. A case of plastic utensils stored on floor under cash register at front service line. Operator removed from floor.
Jul 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on shelf above prep table on cookline Corrected observed employee remove
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on clean dish shelf
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil stored on floor in dry storage area
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table in back kitchen Corrected -observed employee move to sanitizer bucket
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket by mop sink.
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.