Dave's Hot Chicken

557 N Alafaya Trl Ste 110, Orlando, FL 32828

American

Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Dave's Hot Chicken appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. On Oct 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Orlando restaurant scores 79. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 16, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Back of the house between the office and kitchen .

36-17-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make table .

29-49-6

Mar 17, 2025

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Sep 16, 2024

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Reach-in cooler freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in freezer.

22-16-4

Sep 6, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 20, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bread rack blocking sink. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch, remove. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oil. Manager moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-47-4

Feb 3, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided forms

11-26-1

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided forms

03F-10-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under storage rack. Manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Oct 10, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

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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 Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” 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 Orlando?

Dave's Hot Chicken most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dave's 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 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.

How often is Dave's Hot Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dave's Hot Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.

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