Dave & Busters
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
58
Score
Dave & Busters has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 18, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
By comparison, the average Hollywood facility scores 75, putting Dave & Busters on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above ready to eat spinach artichoke dip in banquet walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked onions (112F - Hot Holding); cooked peppers (120F - Hot Holding). Employee states items were cooked 2.5 hours ago. Operator reheated to 165F and move pans to flat top **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to ware washing area with hose attached
29-34-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in prep area of the establishment. Observed across from walk in cooler in prep area
36-64-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in seasoning mix. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
58
Nov 20, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on ground next to flat top on cook line in kitchen. Operator removed. Observed 1 live roach on ground under drawers under flat top in unit on cook line in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach in wheel of drawers under flat top unit in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on ground under cook line flip top in kitchen. Operator removed Observed 2 live roaches on doors to 3 door reach in cooler at expo line in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on ground in front of 3 door reach in cooler at expo line in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on control device inside of 3 door reach in cooler at expo line in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on wall under hand wash sink in prep area behind cook line in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on ground under 4 door reach in cooler in prep area behind cook line in kitchen Observed 1 live roach on wall under three compartment sink in prep area behind cook line in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on wall across from 4 door reach in freezer in kitchen area **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bus bin stored on top of hand wash sink at bar. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on ground reach in cooler on cook line in kitchen. Operator removed Observed 1 dead roach in gasket of top left drawers under flat top unit on cook line in kitchen. Operator removed Observed approximately 9 dead roaches inside of 2 control devices inside of 3 door reach in cooler at expo line in kitchen. Observed 3 dead roaches inside of not in use 3 drawer warmer at expo line in kitchen Observed 3 dead roaches in control device located under hand wash sink in prep area behind cook line in kitchen Observed 3 dead roaches on ground under three compartment sink in prep area behind cook line in kitchen Observed 1 dead roaches on ground on top on chemical box to three compartment sink in prep area behind cook line in kitchen Observed 2 dead roaches on ground under next to dry storage binds under prep table in prep area behind cook line in kitchen Observed 1 dead roach on ground in front of 4 door reach in freezer in kitchen area. Observed 3 dead roaches on ground in break room located in back of kitchen area **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at 1 door stainless right side cook line **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed slide top at not in use bar area in kitchen **Warning**
29-49-6
67
May 9, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in bar area. Operator removed and discarded **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing yellow substance not labeled. Operator labeled disenfectant **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Wiping cloth sanitizer bucket stored on floor on cook line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw salmon commercially packaged rop not removed. Raw salmon still partially frozen. Employee opened up packaging **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
70
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled at ice cream bar. Operator cleaned snd sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection
16-62-1
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.observed at breading station on cook line
22-16-4
78
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
74
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In cook line lowboy drawers, container of raw burgers above container of cooked onions. Manager moved onions to opposite cooler to properly separate. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At far corner hand sink at midway bar.
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water on prep table by salad station. Manager dumped water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
74
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Main kitchen cook line- observed employee Gatorade bottle on prep table. Operator removed bottle of Gatorade. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Main kitchen cook line at oven- observed wiping cloth on cutting board. Operator removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dave & Busters last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dave & Busters on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dave & Busters?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dave & Busters.
How does Dave & Busters compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?
Dave & Busters most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.
Has Dave & Busters' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dave & Busters have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dave & Busters means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Dave & Busters inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dave & Busters is inspected around three times per year on average.
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