Hooters of North Tampa
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
67
Score
Hooters of North Tampa has been inspected eight times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 18, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “single-service articles improperly stored”, showing up two times.
That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher machine testing at around 10ppm, manager had employee prime and re-run machine tested at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed two live flies in the dish washing area.
35A-02-7
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups being stored on the floor near a reach in freezer. Manager had employee store correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
67
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk in freezer. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in the dish drying area. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
90
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
82
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event observed. Emailed the manager a copy.
11-27-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go single service items stored on the floor in the second floor storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the back prep area and the dishwashing area. Manager had an employee dry the area. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stalked containers on the dish drying rack. Manager informed employee of the proper drying procedures. Employee unstacked containers and allowed containers to begin to air dry properly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Observed a dish machine with no data plate. Recommended that the manger speak to the company they use to replace the data plate.
16-01-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a container of raw breaded chicken wings on the three compartment sink. Manager stated that an employee had just pulled them from the freezer and it was in the process of thawing. Educated manager on proper thawing methods. Manager placed container of frozen wings in the refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leaking faucet at the mop sink area.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed a soiled wet cloth on a clean prep table. Manager removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
64
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cheddar cheese stored in container with no date mark. Chef placed date mark on container. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
86
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue in ladies handicap stall. Manager had toilet paper replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
32-11-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed debris on toilet bathroom in need of cleaning. Manager had bathroom cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
32-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
74
Jun 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hooters of North Tampa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hooters of North Tampa on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hooters of North Tampa?
Across the inspection record, “single-service articles improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hooters of North Tampa.
How does Hooters of North Tampa compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Hooters of North Tampa most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Hooters of North Tampa's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hooters of North Tampa have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hooters of North Tampa means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Hooters of North Tampa inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hooters of North Tampa is inspected around three times per year on average.
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