HOOTERS OF NORTH TAMPA
13606 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD, Tampa FL 33613 · 9721682
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed two live flies in the dish washing area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 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. Observed the dishwasher machine testing at around 10ppm, manager had employee prime and re-run machine tested at 50ppm.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed two live flies in the dish washing area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups being stored on the floor near a reach in freezer. Manager had employee store correctly.
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in the dish drying area. Manager corrected.
Food stored on floor in the walk in freezer. Manager corrected.
Feb 21, 2025Inspection 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 an employee drink on the prep table near the flip top unit on the cook line. Observed an employee beverage in the cooler on the cook line with items sold to the public. Manager removed. Discussed proper storage with manager.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked containers on the dish drying rack. Manager unstacked containers so that they can air dry correctly.
Food stored on floor in the walk in freezer. Manager placed on the storage rack.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on the pipes and door frame. Manager stated they have someone coming out to look at it.
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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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. No written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event observed. Emailed the manager a copy.
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Observed a dish machine with no data plate. Recommended that the manger speak to the company they use to replace the data plate.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stalked containers on the dish drying rack. Manager informed employee of the proper drying procedures. Employee unstacked containers and allowed containers to begin to air dry properly.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the back prep area and the dishwashing area. Manager had an employee dry the area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go single service items stored on the floor in the second floor storage area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a container of raw breaded chicken wings on the three compartment sink. Manager stated that an employee had just pulled them from the freezer and it was in the process of thawing. Educated manager on proper thawing methods. Manager placed container of frozen wings in the refrigerator.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leaking faucet at the mop sink area.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed a soiled wet cloth on a clean prep table. Manager removed cloth.
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cheddar cheese stored in container with no date mark. Chef placed date mark on container.
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 form to operator.
Lack of toilet tissue in ladies handicap stall. Manager had toilet paper replaced.
Bathroom facility not clean. Observed debris on toilet bathroom in need of cleaning. Manager had bathroom cleaned during inspection.
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