Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken in Zephyrhills
Last inspected:
5347 Gall Blvd, Zephyrhills, FL 33542Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken in Zephyrhills has accumulated 154 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.7 per visit. The facility has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $520 in fines. Recent inspection patterns show cyclical compliance issues, with 2022 and 2023 marked by multiple administrative complaints and callbacks, though recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 indicate improving compliance following callback corrective action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken in Zephyrhills: Comparison to Pasco County Averages
This Facility
5.8
violations / inspection
5.8 violations per inspection
Pasco County Avg
4.76
violations / inspection
4.76 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Pasco County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken in Zephyrhills: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $520.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022028101 | $320.00 | May 31, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2016040104 | $200.00 | Jul 26, 2016 | Miami (Doral) |
Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken in Zephyrhills: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections23 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections38 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken in Zephyrhills: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken in Zephyrhills last inspected?
- Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken in Zephyrhills was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 7, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken in Zephyrhills?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken in Zephyrhills are: Chemical properly stored, Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken in Zephyrhills had?
- Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken in Zephyrhills has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken in Zephyrhills find?
- Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken in Zephyrhills was most recently inspected on April 7, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken in Zephyrhills ever been shut down?
- No, Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken in Zephyrhills has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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 Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken in Zephyrhills faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken in Zephyrhills has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $520.00 in fines.
- How much has Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken in Zephyrhills been fined?
- Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken in Zephyrhills has been fined a total of $520.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
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