Saucy by Kfc in Tampa
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5706 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33634Saucy by KFC in Tampa operates under Risk Level 1 designation with a seating capacity of 54. Over 22 inspections dating to at least 2021, the facility accumulated 132 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection—moderately above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. Employee health policy violations were cited in at least 6 inspections, and shell stock requirement violations appeared in at least 5 inspections, indicating recurring deficiencies in worker health protocols and proper handling of shellfish. High-priority violations have consistently appeared across inspections, including employee health reporting, proper hand washing, parasite destruction, and correct cooking temperatures. A fire safety violation was documented on February 9, 2021, when a portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone near the office. The most recent inspection on January 20, 2026 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Saucy by Kfc in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Saucy by Kfc in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Saucy by Kfc in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 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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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Saucy by Kfc in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Saucy by Kfc in Tampa last inspected?
- Saucy by Kfc in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 9, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Saucy by Kfc in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Saucy by Kfc in Tampa are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Saucy by Kfc in Tampa had?
- Saucy by Kfc in Tampa has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Saucy by Kfc in Tampa find?
- Saucy by Kfc in Tampa was most recently inspected on July 9, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Saucy by Kfc in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Saucy by Kfc in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
- Has Saucy by Kfc in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Saucy by Kfc in Tampa has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Saucy by Kfc in Tampa operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Pdq Restaurant, Waters/benjamin (2021).
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
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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