Pdq Westchase
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Pdq Westchase, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 12, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Pdq Westchase is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
6
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut mixed lettuce.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 pieces of fried chicken breast (118-122F - Hot Holding) stored in hot well.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. 3 large containers of cut mixed lettuce temped 44-51 F at 3:30pm cooling in walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler more than 4 hours, lettuce was cut at 10:59am per time marks on container.
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at cook line Cold Holding: honey butter 68 F, cut tomatoes 51 F, shredded cheddar cheese 45 F, hummus 50 F. Operator moved items to walk-in freezer. Re temped: cut tomato 42 F, shredded cheddar cheese 43 F, hummus 43 F,. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. 3 large containers of cut mixed lettuce deeper than 4 inches and covered cooling in walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler more than 4 hours but not reached to 41 F.
03D-15-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind fryers at cook line.
36-27-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked containers and lids used to stored cut lettuce.
14-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease. Behind fryers at cook line.
36-73-4
43
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Handwash sink at dish machine. **Warning**
27-19-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A piece of plastic tool stored in handwash sink at dish machine. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. The establishment prepared meals for online mailing service. ROP methods performed onsite for cooked chicken, Mac and cheese, and other plant food, then mail to customers. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran hot water approximately 3 minutes in handwash sink at dish machine, temped 72 F. **Warning**
27-16-4
61
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
70
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwash sink at ware washing area. Operator placed paper towel roll on dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
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. Provided by email.
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. Provided by email.
11-26-1
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested less than 100ppm in both sanitizing buckets at front service counter. Operator remade solution, tested 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On reach-in freezer and oven on cook line. Operator take off duct tapes and cleaned the contacted area. **Corrected On-Site**
14-71-4
67
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind fryers on cook line. Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind fryers on cook line. Walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler by walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler drawer gaskets soiled. Walk-in cooler gasket soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pdq Westchase last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pdq Westchase on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pdq Westchase?
Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pdq Westchase.
How does Pdq Westchase compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Pdq Westchase most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Pdq Westchase's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pdq Westchase have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pdq Westchase 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 Westchase inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pdq Westchase is inspected around two times per year on average.
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