Dave's Hot Chicken

2540 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612
American
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Dave's Hot Chicken has been inspected six times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 7, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

“Open dumpster lid” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Dave's Hot Chicken on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in frezzer.
14-69-4
95
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
95
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior around soda nozzles soiled. Discussed with operator. Operator cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster lid open. Discussed with operator. Operator closed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting pans on back dish drying rack, discussed with operator. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
86
Dec 18, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
50
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 2, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

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 Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” 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 Tampa?

Dave's Hot Chicken most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa 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 two times per year on average.