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MAD CHICKEN

8225 PARKEDGE DR, Tampa FL 33637 · 813.513.2044

Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3915445
Grade history
FEB 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in the kitchen cook line.
Basic/36-34-5
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris and utensils in the handwashing sink near the three compartment sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Observed the interior of the reach in coolers with food debris.
Basic/22-16-4
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a pan of raw chicken being stored on top of a bucket of pickles.
High priority/08A-05-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris build up on the interior of the microwave.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on the microwave.
Basic/23-24-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cellphone on the prep table on the cook line.
Basic/40-06-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind the hand washing sink by the three compartment sinks.
Basic/36-73-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Dec 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

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Show 1 finding ▾
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster drain plug missing.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 30, 2024 · Time Extended
Oct 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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. Manager couldn't provide any proof of employee training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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. Manager couldn't provide proof 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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a coffee cup on a hot holding table. Manager removed cup.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed the ice scoop touching the ice in the ice machine in the front area. Employee corrected storage of the scoop.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris. Manager stated that it was for employee personal use and had an employee clean the microwave.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the exterior of the microwave soiled with food debris. Manager stated that it is for employee personal use only and had an employee clean
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster drain plug missing.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed the floors being soiled with debris next the handwashing sink by the three compartment sink. Manager had an employee clean the area.
Basic/36-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.