Pdq
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Pdq nine times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 4, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Pdq on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the cook line and dish drying area.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of chicken being stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Manager corrected storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
90
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in the handwashing sink in the cook line. Discussed the proper usage of hand washing sinks.
31A-11-4
90
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
32
Mar 18, 2024
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
78
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand towels at hand sink in ware washing area. Manager replaced hand towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed manager removed two employee drinks from top of preparation table to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
82
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed no time mark for .50 Lb of macaroni and cheese and one 1lb container of honey butter. Manager discarded both items.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels an hand sink next to cook line,
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
36-01-4
67
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter added to mop sink with no Backflow protection device.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by fryer station. Manager placed paper towels at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand washing soap at hand washing sink by fryers. Manager placed hand washing soap at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink by fryer.
31B-04-4
67
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand sink blocked by a speed rack. Manager moved the rack. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee drink stored on the prep counter. Employee moved the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet pans stored inside each other at the dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor in the walk-in cooler with debris on the floor under the racks.
36-73-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license expired 2-1-21 that was displayed.
50-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pdq last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pdq on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pdq?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pdq.
How does Pdq compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Pdq most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Pdq's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pdq have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pdq 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 Pdq inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pdq is inspected around three times per year on average.
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