DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN
4683 PARK BLVD, Pinellas Park FL 33781
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 12 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies at hand wash sink located at front counter. 2 live flies near ice machine. Flies did not land on food or food contact surfaces.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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OBSERVED: HANDWASH SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE USE AT ALL TIMES. FRONT HAND WASH SINK BLOCKED WITH HOT HOLDING UNIT, EMPLOYEE MOVED PRIORITY:INTERMEDIATE
OBSERVED: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. WARNING WAS ADDRESSED DURING LAST INSPECTION. PRIORITY:INTERMEDIATE.
Jul 2, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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1 Live, small flying insects found front counter
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front hand wash sink blocked by hot box. Employee moved
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. All have been here more than 60 days. Janay, Deion, Savanna, Dillon, Dan, Kevin
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. All have been here more than 60 days. Janay, Deion, Savanna, Dillon, Dan, Kevin
Stored food not covered. Sugar on dry storage un covered. Employee covered
Mar 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food build up. Soda dispenser ice chute outer areas soiled with mold like substance. Cutting board stained on reach in cooler on front line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at end of front/cook line not easily accessible. Hot holding box, trash can, dust pan, and broom stored in front of hand sink. District manager moved hot box over and removed trash can, dust pan, and dispenser from blocking area.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed two flat top grills, four burner stove top, and one steam kettle removed from cook line. Replaced with two Rational Combi Ovens (convection oven/steamer oven).
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink dispenser at kitchen enterance. District manager placed roll of paper towel next to hand sink.
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One #10 can corn dented in walk in cooler
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Under 3 compartment sink in kitchen. Manger removed
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken in hot holding box 112f placed in box at 11. Manager placed in oven to reheat
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach by water heater. Removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
May 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance I warewashing area.
Apr 29, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies at hand wash sink located at front counter. 2 live flies near ice machine. Flies did not land on food or food contact surfaces.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1. Lisa Cummings 2. Chris Swartz
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located near cash register.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No expiration date on employee certificates.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink located at front counter cash register. Operator water for 3 minutes.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance I warewashing area.
Floor soiled underneath equipment and along walls on cooks line at front counter.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on fry basket handle.
Old labels stuck to plastic food containers after cleaning on shelf in warewashing area.
Reach-in cooler at front counter interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Sanitizing solution located at front for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Mop sink slow draining water.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean and stored next to hand wash sink located on cooks line. Operator discarded cloths.
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach in cooler on cook line: @ 1:18pm Pico 48F, Cut lettuce 48F,Shredded cheese 49F Manager put items on ice bath. Re-temped items @ 2:15pm Pico 40F, Cut lettuce 42F, Shredded cheese 40F
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Black beans stored inside hot holding unit not date marked and held for more than 24 hours. Manager stated they were stored and held in hot holding unit over night.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine ice chute in dinning area soiled with mold like substance.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spatula stored in hand sink near kitchen door entrance. Spatula moved.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in kitchen area near back kitchen door being used to dump food. Inspector observed black beans inside sink during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towel dispensers in front of house kitchen area not dispensing paper towels. Back of the house paper towel dispenser near three compartment sink not dispensing paper towels. Manager changed batteries on dispenser near back kitchen door entrance. Dispenser dispensed paper towels. Paper towels were place at hand washing sink in front of the house area nearest to the fridge t door.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting on clean dish rack near three compartment sink.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean dishes stored on clean dish rack near three compartment sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler on cook line heavily soiled with food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Heavily soiled standing water inside reach-in cooler in kitchen front area.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce, green bell peppers and jalapeños over pico, shredded cheese, roasted corn and cut lettuce in walk in cooler. Manager moved unwashed produce.
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 25 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate17 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Manager moved strip.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cut lettuce and black beans inside walk in cooler not labeled.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico 51 F @ 12:47pm re-temp pico 38 F @ 2:04pm
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Discussed with manager employee health policy and health requirements.
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 manager Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle and ice chute in dining area soiled with mold like substance.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty towels inside hand sink near kitchen back door. Manager moved towels.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink near kitchen back door not dispensing paper towels.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee sweater stored on top of dry beans on storage rack near kitchen entrance. Employee phone stored above prep table near kitchen entrance. Manager moved items.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers wet nesting on dish rack near three compartment sink.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Scoop used for scooping chips stored on top of hot holding unit. Manager stored on clean surface.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching powdered substance in closed container under prep table near kitchen door entrance. Manager moved item.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs and scoop handle touching chips on cook line. Manager moved items.
Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Excessive oil build up underneath flat top grill on kitchen cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean dish rack near three compartment sink.
Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler on cook line soiled food debris and standing water.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Soiled standing water inside reach in cooler on cook line.
Stored food not covered. Spices stored in containers under prep table near kitchen entrance not covered. Manager covered containers with lids.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager stored correctly.
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine Ice chute soiled in dinning room.
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. No toilet paper inside woman's bathroom. Manager stocked toilet paper.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink near front door entrance. Manager stocked dispenser with paper towels.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Restroom cleaner stored above prep table near door leading to back area. Manager moved bottle to chemical rack.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior near office area has accumulated mold-like substance.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink near hand washing sink near door leading to back entrance of kitchen. Manager moved drink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes wet nesting on dish rack near three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean dishes stored on dish rack near three compartment sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cook line soiled with old food debris. Employee scrubbed, cleaned and sanitizer inside of reach in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Soiled standing water inside reach in cooler near cook line.
Stored food not covered. Food being stored in containers under prep table near door to back entrance of kitchen not covered. Manger put lids on containers.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Employee hung up mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on top of counter near hand sink in front entrance. Manager stored cloth in sanitizer bucket and educated his employee on proper way to store wet wiping cloths.
soiled floors. Floor soiled with food debris throughout the kitchen.
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.