Pdq
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
43
Score
Inspectors have visited Pdq seven times, with records going back to 2022. Pdq was last inspected on Mar 23, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no proof provided that food some employees are informed”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Pdq's 43 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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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, manager stated garlic butter has been out of temperature control for 2.5 hours, temp of 80F. Manager placed time stamp. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of window cleaner on work surface next to poultry seasoning. Operator removed spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid. Operator placed label. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter hand sink turned off.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at drive through and dish hand sinks. Operator replaced towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee filling portion cups without a hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer lid rusted, observed on 2 chest freezers.
14-11-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes and cucumber stored over ready to eat cut lettuce in walk in cooler. Manager moved unwashed items to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm
21-08-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink at drive through hot water will not turn off.
29-08-4
43
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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. Honey Butter on cook line Manager time marked.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: garlic butter (108F - Hot Holding). Manager time marked and will add to time as a public health control plan **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: Korean bbq (67F - Cold Holding); garlic buffalo (69F - Cold Holding) Manager time marked and will add to time as a public health control plan
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by trash can in dish area. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink next to dish machine. Manager refilled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food some employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager stated they had a transfer from another location.
11-26-1
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
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser blocked by ladder next to three compartment sink. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving soiled with mold like substance
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed damaged reach in chest freezers
14-36-5
35
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing at mop sink
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee rink stored on prep table Corrected observed employee voluntarily discard **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on floor under chest freezers Corrected -observed employee dry mop area **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic containers in storage area
14-38-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with old food debris
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table
21-12-4
74
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: Observed no health sheets **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the white cutting boards on the line with excessive cut marks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: Observed cutting board with cut marks. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
86
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 15 live flies in the corner of back kitchen behind prep table. Prep table not currently in use. 25 live flies behind prep tables in prep room. Prep room not currently in use. Manager sprayed an Ecolab chemical on the flies and called for pest control this evening. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed the following: Raw chicken 47 Raw chicken 51 Raw chicken 50 Hummis 50 Sliced tomatoes 49 Manager pulled the items and put in walk-in cooler. For quick cool. After 40 minutes the following: Raw chicken 44-46 Hummis 46 Sliced tomatoes 44 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
11-27-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the white cutting boards on the line with excessive cut marks. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floors behind the fryers and stand up coolers with grease and debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on the floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
52
Sep 15, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled. Ice machine interior soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: Ice machine cleaned. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
90
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler across from fryers soiled. Sandwich make station cooler soiled. Ice machine interior soiled. Manager cleaned some of ice machine. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: Reach in coolers cleaned. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Three valid certificates provided. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine door broken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pdq last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pdq on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pdq?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food some employees are informed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pdq.
How does Pdq compare to other restaurants in Wesley Chapel?
Pdq most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Wesley Chapel average of 86.
Has Pdq's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pdq have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pdq means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Pdq inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pdq is inspected around two times per year on average.
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