MAD CHICKEN
8225 PARKEDGE DR, Tampa FL 33637 · 813.513.2044
Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in the kitchen cook line.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris and utensils in the handwashing sink near the three compartment sink.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Observed the interior of the reach in coolers with food debris.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris build up on the interior of the microwave.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on the microwave.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind the hand washing sink by the three compartment sinks.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Open dumpster lid. Dumpster drain plug missing.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster drain plug missing.
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.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.