Pdq
Last inspected: Jul 25, 2025
82
Score
Across the available record, Pdq has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Pdq was last inspected on Jul 25, 2025. 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 two violations per visit.
“Employee personal items stored” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 25, 2025
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. honey butter (64F - Cold Holding). Operator will placed it on time control. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored on prep table at cook line. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
82
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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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. Honey butter not time marked Employee placed time mark on butter **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped drink down hand sink on cookline Inspector explained proper use of hand sink
31A-11-4
78
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf next to 3-compartment sink
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cabinet door in disrepair on service line
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed spray hose nozzle soiled with old food debris at 3-compartment sink
23-03-4
86
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
90
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placing gloves on with no hand washing, corrected action taken, inspector discussed with management proper procedures regarding hand washing when changing gloves . **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over ready to eat in walk in cooler , corrected , manager placed eggs on bottom shelf at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense paper towels at employee hand wash sink on prep line, corrected, manager fixed paper towel dispenser at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Establishment thermometer off by 12 degrees .
05-06-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Corrected , manager found test papers during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink stored in walk in cooler not identified nor separated, corrected, manager removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service containers and lids not inverted, corrected, manager inverted containers during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
47
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placing glove on with no prior hand washing, corrected action taken , inspector discussed with employee proper hand washing procedures when changing gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold build up observed on side wall of interior of ice machine, corrected, manager cleaned side during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep table, corrected, employee removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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 stored on food prep table, corrected, employee removed phone during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pdq last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pdq on file is from Jul 25, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pdq?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pdq.
How does Pdq compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Pdq most recently scored 82 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 two violations per visit, down from roughly five 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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