BBQ Chicken

17605 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647

Korean

Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, BBQ Chicken has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Sep 30, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “employee personal items stored” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which BBQ Chicken's 52 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Tub of Aloe used for burn treatment stored in reach in cooler across from fryers with food products

41-07-4

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent operator a copy.

11-27-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed bottom of reach in cooler soiled with food debris.

23-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed different batter flours in unlabeled containers.

02D-01-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open coffee cup on prep table.

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking out of open coffee cup on the cook line.

12B-02-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed in 3 door standing cooler, employee food containers and drinks next to prepped raw chicken containers and kitchen ingredient.

08B-49-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table and keys.

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil and batter flour containers on floor. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on prep table across from fryers. Tested at 87F

10-07-4

May 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two bins of flour mix on the floor. Employee placed on crate. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - 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.

53B-13-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags on top of oil containers.

40-06-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping food with no hair restraint.

13-03-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 121 F. **Repeat Violation**

10-07-4

Apr 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jan 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area **Warning**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - 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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 5 containers of oil stored on floor under front register station **Warning**

08B-47-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs stored on water temped at 69 degrees F Corrected observed employee discard water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-07-4

Nov 2, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was BBQ Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at BBQ Chicken on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at BBQ Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at BBQ Chicken.

How does BBQ Chicken compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

BBQ Chicken most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has BBQ Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at BBQ Chicken have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at BBQ Chicken means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is BBQ Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, BBQ Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.

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