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.
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 (22)
— 1 inspection0 violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
— 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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Basic Violations
— 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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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 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 January 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- 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, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Saucy by Kfc in Tampa had?
- Saucy by Kfc in Tampa has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 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 January 20, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- 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.
- 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.
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