SAUCY BY KFC
5112 E FOWLER AVE, Tampa FL 33617 · 727-661-0025
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (50 - Cold Holding) inside reachin cooler on cookline under chicken breading station Observed employee move to a different reachin cooler on cookline
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 8, 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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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the cook line and dish drying area.
Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of chicken being stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Manager corrected storage.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in the handwashing sink in the cook line. Discussed the proper usage of hand washing sinks.
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (50 - Cold Holding) inside reachin cooler on cookline under chicken breading station Observed employee move to a different reachin cooler on cookline
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk stored inside reachin cooler in drive thru with no date mark
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed push cart blocking hand sink next to back door Measuring cup stored in hand sink on cookline Corrected -observed employee remove
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump liquid down a hand sink on cookline
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dish machine wash cycle temping at 170 F Observed employee set up 3-compartment sink. Sanitizer tested at 272 ppm.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed not working at hand sink on cookline Corrected observed employee replace soap with a pump dispenser
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine wash cycle temping at 170 F Observed employee set up 3-compartment sink. Sanitizer tested at 272 ppm.
Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink Observed employee replace drain cover
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 employee drinks stored on prep table on cookline Corrected observed employee remove
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees with no hair restraint on cookline
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cleaned plastic containers stored on dish storage shelf wet nesting
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 2 containers of oil stored on floor on cookline next to grill top Observed 1 box of buns stored on floor in walkin freezer Corrected observed employee place on shelf
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic containers on dish storage shelf in dish arear
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching lettuce in reachin cooler on cookline Corrected observed employee remove
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop stored in water temped at 71 F Observed employee discard
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing at dumpsters
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on front make tables with several large grooves.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a set of keys on cutting board of front left make table. Manager removed keys.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed debris beneath and behind wire racks in dry storage area. Manager began cleaning the area described.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed breaded onion rings and cookies in walk in freezer floor. Manager placed cookies on top shelf and discarded onion rings.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed built up debris on the inside bottom of make tables.
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand towels at hand sink in ware washing area. Manager replaced hand towels.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed manager removed two employee drinks from top of preparation table to the bottom shelf.
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed no time mark for.50 Lb of macaroni and cheese and one 1lb container of honey butter. Manager discarded both items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels an hand sink next to cook line,
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
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