Dave's Hot Chicken

28358 Willet Way, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543

American

Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Dave's Hot Chicken appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 27, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The city-wide average for Wesley Chapel sits at 86, putting Dave's Hot Chicken on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 27, 2025

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on storage rack in dish area. Manager recleaned and flipped pans to drain properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: **Time Extended**

24-08-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at shared dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: Observed no drain plug. Operator has contacted both landlord and waste management to obtain a plug. **Time Extended**

33-11-4

Oct 24, 2025

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Side cups of kale slaw cups at 67F at 2:15 pm, retemped at 2:49pm at 42F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 in mop sink area 12 in dry storage / prep area **Warning**

35A-02-7

High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Sewage from shared outside garbage receptacle coming out of drain plug onto ground. **Warning**

28-13-5

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Female employee has two pieces of hair coming down out of hairnet. Male employee without hair net. Manager had them put on and fix. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

13-02-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on storage rack in dish area. Manager recleaned and flipped pans to drain properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

24-08-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at shared dumpster. **Warning**

33-11-4

Nov 8, 2024

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 Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Dave's Hot Chicken most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Wesley Chapel average of 86.

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.

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