Bigchicko's Kitchen

5835 Memorial Hwy Ste 17, Tampa, FL 33615

American

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2025

Score

High Risk

Bigchicko's Kitchen has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 27, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

Bigchicko's Kitchen's latest score of 50 falls below the Tampa average of 79. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**

50-17-3

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer tested at 500+ppm. Operator discarded, replaced, and tested at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-27-4

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer tested at 500+ppm. Operator discarded, replaced, and tested at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-18-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager certification missing for Edgar ynfante **Warning**

53A-01-7

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handles. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-20-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 3 cases of oil stored on floor under service line window. **Warning**

08B-47-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**

50-04-4

Sep 12, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwash sink. No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-02-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bigchicko's Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bigchicko's Kitchen on file is from Mar 27, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Bigchicko's Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Bigchicko's Kitchen most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Bigchicko's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bigchicko's Kitchen have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Bigchicko's Kitchen 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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