Mad Chicken

8225 Parkedge Dr, Tampa, FL 33637

American

Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Mad Chicken has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “walls soiled with accumulated food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Mad Chicken on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 9, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in the kitchen cook line.

36-34-5

Sep 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris and utensils in the handwashing sink near the three compartment sink.

31A-11-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Observed the interior of the reach in coolers with food debris.

22-16-4

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Dec 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster drain plug missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended**

33-16-4

Oct 29, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager couldn't provide proof that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager couldn't provide any proof of employee training. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster drain plug missing. **Warning**

33-16-4

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed the floors being soiled with debris next the handwashing sink by the three compartment sink. Manager had an employee clean the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

36-10-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a coffee cup on a hot holding table. Manager removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12B-07-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed the ice scoop touching the ice in the ice machine in the front area. Employee corrected storage of the scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-08-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris. Manager stated that it was for employee personal use and had an employee clean the microwave. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the exterior of the microwave soiled with food debris. Manager stated that it is for employee personal use only and had an employee clean **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

23-03-4

Feb 23, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Henry Oladokun was manager. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

53A-01-7

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice machine with black mold like substance inside the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vents with debris on the vents. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed drink with no lid stored on prep table.

12B-02-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee items, purse and keys sitting out in the prep area.

40-06-5

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed the light fixture with out a shield on the lights.

38-07-4

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed the condenser leaking in the walk-in cooler.

29-03-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

21-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mad Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mad Chicken on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mad Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “walls soiled with accumulated food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mad Chicken.

How does Mad Chicken compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Mad Chicken most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Mad Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mad Chicken have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mad 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 Mad Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mad Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.

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