Hooters
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
67
Score
Hooters appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 9, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up three times.
Hooters' latest score of 67 falls below the Tampa average of 79. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen . **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Fork in handwash sink on cooks line. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door on reach in freezer on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler floor.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dry storage room floor.
36-73-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Crab legs in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
67
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
55
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: potato salad 56 F, coleslaw 52 F, per operator items were put in reach in cooler this morning at 9 am. Time temped at 11:30 am .operator put in ice at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels next to ice machine. Operator provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on bar top. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on clear containers on dish drying rack.
16-46-4
64
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Oct 23, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over shredded cheese in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on cooks line.
22-16-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on clear containers in kitchen on dish drying rack. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on ice machine in kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee cookies in freezer on top of food for establishment.
08B-49-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on three compartment sink.
21-12-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Crab legs in freezer not covered.
08B-12-5
61
May 31, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
43
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler stained
22-02-4
90
Jul 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Beer cooler at bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dish area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-15: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hooters last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hooters on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hooters?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hooters.
How does Hooters compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Hooters most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Hooters' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hooters have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hooters 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hooters is inspected around two times per year on average.
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