Joella's Hot Chicken

10150 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, FL 33771

American

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Joella's Hot Chicken stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 6, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

Joella's Hot Chicken's latest score of 100 sits above the Largo average of 75. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 3, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table at 12:00pm a. pancake/waffle batter (60F) Operator placed item in reach-in cooler uncovered. Discussed time as a public health control option with operator. Re temp at 12:30pm a. Pancake/Waffle batter 50f **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl used as a scoop in container of breadcrumbs located on shelf in dry-storage area. Operator removed single serve bowl **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Mar 17, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Discussed with operator and emailed big six. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Collared greens at 127F. Operator reheated to 165F. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Surface rust present on shelving in walk-in cooler.

22-31-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In rear of kit area. Operator labeled as bleach. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation with no bear guard.

13-04-4

Jul 13, 2022

Routine - Food

7 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -boxes of lids on floor at front counter Operator moved boxes during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -at mop sink

42-01-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) Corrected to 200 ppm during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor at cooks line has accumulation of grease

36-73-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee at prep station

13-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -plastic containers at dish drying rack

16-46-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joella's Hot Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Joella's Hot Chicken on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Joella's Hot Chicken compare to other restaurants in Largo?

Joella's Hot Chicken most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Largo average of 75.

Has Joella's Hot Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Joella's Hot Chicken have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Joella'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 Joella's Hot Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Joella's Hot Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.

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