Hooters of South Tampa in Tampa
Last inspected:
4420 W Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611Part of: Hooters Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Hooters of South Tampa in Tampa, Hillsborough County, has accumulated 193 violations across 25 inspections dating back to 2016, averaging 7.7 violations per inspection — nearly 50 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Chemical storage violations have been cited in at least 6 of the last 7 inspections (January 2022 onward), representing a persistent compliance gap. Food contact surface violations appeared in 5 of the last 7 inspections. Consumer advisory violations were documented in 6 consecutive inspections between January 2023 and July 2025. Hand washing and employee health policy violations have each appeared multiple times across the record. A fire safety violation documenting electrical wiring in disrepair was noted on July 31, 2017. The most recent inspection on January 12, 2026 resulted in an Inspection Completed - No Further Action disposition with 4 basic violations cited.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hooters of South Tampa in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Hooters of South Tampa in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Hooters of South Tampa in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
Hooters of South Tampa in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hooters of South Tampa in Tampa last inspected?
- Hooters of South Tampa in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Hooters of South Tampa in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hooters of South Tampa in Tampa are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Hooters of South Tampa in Tampa had?
- Hooters of South Tampa in Tampa has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hooters of South Tampa in Tampa find?
- Hooters of South Tampa in Tampa was most recently inspected on January 12, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hooters of South Tampa in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Hooters of South Tampa 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.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- Has Hooters of South Tampa in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Hooters of South Tampa in Tampa has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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