Dave's Hot Chicken

13446 Pine Gap Spur, Odessa, FL 33556

American

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Dave's Hot Chicken four times, with records going back to 2025. Dave's Hot Chicken was last inspected on Mar 24, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Odessa restaurant scene, where the average is 73, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 16, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched trash can without wash hand then go back to food preparation, discussed with operator and he washed hands properly rfore putting gloves on. **Warning**

12A-29-4

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested a few times and chlorine sanitation solution 0ppm **Warning**

22-49-4

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 in kitchen, operator removed it **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

40-06-5

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees no beard guard while engaging food preparation **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

13-04-4

Oct 7, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on shelf with single service utensils together. Operator removed it **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees no beard guard while engaged food preparation

13-04-4

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One hood filter missing

14-42-4

Apr 3, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has chemical test strips for the quaternary sanitizer used for the triple sink and sanitizer buckets. Operator did not have test strips for the chlorine sanitizer used for 5he dish machine, but was able to get some at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

16-37-1

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash signs at handwash sinks in the kitchen. Provided operator with paper signs. Operator hung up signs. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dave's Hot Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dave's Hot Chicken on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dave's Hot Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dave's Hot Chicken.

How does Dave's Hot Chicken compare to other restaurants in Odessa?

Dave's Hot Chicken most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Odessa average of 73.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Dave's Hot Chicken have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dave's 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.

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