Dave's Hot Chicken
2961 N Dale Mabry Hwy Ste 101, Tampa, FL 33607 · Permanent Food Service · License 3919233
What drove the grade
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 23 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate (2 repeats), 3 basic (1 repeat)-17
- Administrative complaint on Jul 23Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score63
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 23, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm. Operator manually prime sanitizer to cleared out air in fitting line, ran dish machine again, re-tested 100ppm.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate2
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Repeat violation
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Some certificates missing completion dates.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
1 case of fry oil stored on floor at cook line.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
Sanitizer bucket at front service counter tested 0ppm. Operator replaced with new sanitizer, tested 200ppm.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Lids on flour bins soiled with old food debris.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.