SAUCY BY KFC
12650 N DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33618 · 770-490-1104
Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 89F on front line next to warmers. Manager discarded butter during time of inspection.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022037084 | May 27, 2022 | Aug 29, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 89F on front line next to warmers. Manager discarded butter during time of inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Located at front line Employee handwash sink.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not dated inside drive-thru Reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee handwash sink adjacent to drive-thru window used for dumping ice.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located adjacent to front service ice cream machine. Located at back kitchen area adjacent to Reach in chest freezer.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. No original certificate for Kiara. Kiara provided original certificate during time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold-like substance inside ice machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in several Reach in chest freezer soiled. Interior of several Reach in chest freezers soiled.
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked up bread from floor then changed gloves, grabbed basket without washing hands. Discussed with employee to always wash hands and change gloves after changing tasks. Employee washed hand then wore new gloves during time of inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Located at mop sink.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in drive-through Reach in cooler not date marked during time of inspection. Employee added date mark during time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. No label on chemical spray bottle in service line. Operator added label during time of inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents over dish pit soiled with debris.
Food stored on floor. Seasoning bin stored on front line cook floor. Operator relocated spice bin to an approved location during time of inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice built-up in chest freezers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Chest freezers gaskets soiled in back kitchen area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking from faucet at front service station by drive-thru window.
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands at the three compartment sink. Discussed with employee to wash hands at Employee handwash sink only. Employee went to wash hands at Employee handwash sink during time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at front counter adjacent to ice cream machine.
Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil stored on floor on front line cook. Operator relocated oil to an approved location during time of inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice built-up in chest freezer for French fries. Adjacent to back prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cutting boards soiled with black marks located in Walk in cooler. Gasket in some chest freezers are soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Side lids to dumpster opened. Operator closed during time of inspection.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at front service station by drive-thru window.
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee rinse mixing sauce bowls at three compartment sink. Employee returned bowls to front cook line without bowls being properly washed, rinsed, sanitized, or air dried. Discussed with operator the importance of proper washing and sanitizing of all Food-contact surfaces.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in one of the women's bathroom.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Self-closing devise broken to door in employee bathroom in back kitchen area. Employee closed door during time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Located on dry dish rack adjacent to Dish machine.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Broken containers in use in Walk in cooler and on dry storage rack adjacent to Dish machine. Employee removed some containers during time of inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
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 for sugar bin touching sugar. Employee removed scoop during time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled cabinet inside of left trash cabinet in dining room. Reach in deep freezer soiled with mold-like substance in back kitchen. Adjacent to other reach in deep freezers.
Open dumpster side lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Two trays of Mac and cheese thawing in room temperature in back kitchen area. Operator threw one tray away. Second tray move into Walk in cooler for thawing during time of inspection.
Water tank, pump and hoses not operated properly to prevent backflow and other contamination of the water supply.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located on top of Reach in cooler adjacent to shake machine. Stored in cleaning basket on front service line.
Feb 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple plastic food containers in walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler at front service area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In walk-in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. three compartment sink faucet leaking.
Feb 2, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Manager contacted dish machine service company at time of inspection.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple plastic food containers in walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler at front service area.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Rinse gauge.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In walk-in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. three compartment sink faucet leaking.
Jan 31, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Manager contacted dish machine service company at time of inspection.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Test 0ppm. Operator reset three compartment sink, test 200ppm.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple plastic food containers in walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler at front service area.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Rinse gauge.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In walk-in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. three compartment sink faucet leaking.
Sep 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook touched ear buds and placed on new gloves no hand washing. Discussed with employee the importance of hand washing. Employee washed hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ambient air temperature 49 f Reach in cooler by hand washing sink and cash pay out Milk 49 f 3 gallons. Held over night no temperatures taken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient air temperature 49 f Reach in cooler by hand washing sink and cash pay out Milk 49 f 3 gallons. Held over night no temperatures taken
No handwash sink for employees. Hand washing sink at register line slash chicken fryer station not running hot or cold running water
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.printed some employees signed and management
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