Dave's Hot Chicken
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.
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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 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.