How many health inspections has PDQ had?

PDQ has had 11 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has PDQ ever been shut down?

No, PDQ has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at PDQ?

The most frequently cited violations at PDQ are: Clean multi-use utensils, Shell stock requirements, Proper ventilation.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

PDQ

5100 E FOWLER AVE, Tampa, FL 33617

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: MVP UNIVERSITY TAMPA OPCO LLC · License: SEA3918096

PDQ in Tampa, FL has 11 inspections on record with 45 total violations (4.1 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

11Inspections

45Violations

0Closures

Data current as of January 29, 2025

Inspection History (11)

Jan 29, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 17, 2024 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Mar 18, 2024 — Complaint Full· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Feb 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Oct 19, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 22, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 28, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Oct 6, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 6, 2021 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

Mar 24, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V23 Chemical properly stored

Sep 11, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

How Does This Facility Compare?

PDQ has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Hillsborough County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.43.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has PDQ had?: PDQ has had 11 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has PDQ ever been shut down?: No, PDQ has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at PDQ?: The most frequently cited violations at PDQ are: Clean multi-use utensils, Shell stock requirements, Proper ventilation.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: January 29, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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