Big Chicken

8725 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 33625

American

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

Score

High Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent visit was on Mar 19, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to 12 violations.

By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Big Chicken on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 12 violations

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Quaternary ammonia tested at 0 PPM. Employee readjust a sanitizer to 150 PPM at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-52-4

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quaternary ammonia tested at 0 PPM. Employee readjust a sanitizer to 150 PPM at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

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. No proof for Steven, Alexander and Andreas.

53B-13-5

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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards soiled inside establishment.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located next to three compartment sink.

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed that one employee at Fry Station, preparing chicken tenders, food without hair restraint.

13-03-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle stored on top of make station reach in cooler adjacent to ice cream machine. Two personal beverages store on kitchen prep table over bags of chicken breading. Employee personal beverage stored on food storage rack, located over back in box of soda syrup. Employee relocated all personal beverages to an approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards with cut marks inside establishment.

14-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Motorized scooter stored inside establishment next to front service, hot holding station.

33-31-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. One mop, stored inside mop bucket with water. One mop, stored inside mop sink.

42-01-4

Jun 5, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Big Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Big Chicken on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Big Chicken compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Big Chicken most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Big Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Big Chicken have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Big 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.

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