Crossroad Hot Chicken

10284 Causeway Blvd, Tampa, FL 33619

American

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Crossroad Hot Chicken appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 17, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Crossroad Hot Chicken's latest score of 95 sits above the Tampa average of 79. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of clear containers on dish drying rack. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee yogurt over food for establishment in reach in cooler in kitchen.

08B-49-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of clear containers on dish rack over 3 compartment sink.

24-08-4

Jan 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Corn and potatoes cooked in reach in cooler .

02C-02-5

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cheese sauce in reach in cooler

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.

22-02-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of metal pans above three compartment sink.

24-08-4

Jun 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Dec 27, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on front counter area. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink in reach in cooler above coleslaw. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crossroad Hot Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Crossroad Hot Chicken on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Crossroad Hot Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Crossroad Hot Chicken.

How does Crossroad Hot Chicken compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Crossroad Hot Chicken most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Crossroad Hot Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Crossroad Hot Chicken have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Crossroad Hot Chicken means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Crossroad Hot Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Crossroad Hot Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.

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