When was Dave's Hot Chicken in Tampa last inspected?

Dave's Hot Chicken in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 7, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

What are the most common violations at Dave's Hot Chicken in Tampa?

The most frequently cited violations at Dave's Hot Chicken in Tampa are: Toxic substance control, Proper cooling equipment, Consumer advisory.

How many health inspections has Dave's Hot Chicken in Tampa had?

Dave's Hot Chicken in Tampa has had 6 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.

What did the most recent inspection of Dave's Hot Chicken in Tampa find?

Dave's Hot Chicken in Tampa was most recently inspected on January 7, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

Has Dave's Hot Chicken in Tampa ever been shut down?

No, Dave's Hot Chicken in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.

Dave's Hot Chicken in Tampa

Last inspected: January 7, 2026

2540 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service
Owner: Aji Fowler LLC
DBPR License: SEA3919110

Part of: Daves Hot Chicken Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Dave's Hot Chicken in Tampa has 6 inspections on record between June 2023 and January 2026, with 11 total violations and no emergency closures. High-priority violations appeared in one complaint-based inspection in December 2023, including employee health reporting, shell stock handling, consumer advisory failures, and toxic substance control, but the facility has since maintained basic compliance with only minor violations cited in routine inspections. The most recent inspection on January 7, 2026 was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

6Inspections

11Violations

0Closures

Last inspected DBPR: January 7, 2026

Dave's Hot Chicken in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 1.8 violations / inspection 1.8 violations per inspection

Hillsborough County Avg 5.74 violations / inspection 5.74 county average

This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures

Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Dave's Hot Chicken in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (6)

2026 — 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority

Jan 7, 2026 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

2025 — 1 inspection1 violations

Jul 8, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

2024 — 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority

Sep 10, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

2023 — 3 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority

Dec 18, 2023 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Oct 10, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 2, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dave's Hot Chicken in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dave's Hot Chicken in Tampa last inspected?: Dave's Hot Chicken in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 7, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Dave's Hot Chicken in Tampa?: The most frequently cited violations at Dave's Hot Chicken in Tampa are: Toxic substance control, Proper cooling equipment, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Dave's Hot Chicken in Tampa had?: Dave's Hot Chicken in Tampa has had 6 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Dave's Hot Chicken in Tampa find?: Dave's Hot Chicken in Tampa was most recently inspected on January 7, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Dave's Hot Chicken in Tampa ever been shut down?: No, Dave's Hot Chicken in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?: Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.