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HANGRY JOE'S HOT CHICKEN

5347 GALL BLVD · ZEPHYRHILLS · Pasco County · FL 33542

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 28, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3712768
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13751261
DBPR license6113459

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#4High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – 3 live small flying insects found near prep kitchen landing on lids of containers. **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Breaded Chicken (47F – Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (47F – Cold Holding); Buttermilk (49F – Cold Holding); Coleslaw (51F – Cold Holding); Raw Shell Eggs (47F – Cold Holding); Ranch and Blue Cheese – Buttermilk Dressing (47F – Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. Temperatures were not taken today. Issued stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Breaded Chicken (47F – Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (47F – Cold Holding); Buttermilk (49F – Cold Holding); Coleslaw (51F – Cold Holding); Raw Shell Eggs (47F – Cold Holding); Ranch and Blue Cheese – Buttermilk Dressing (47F – Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. Temperatures were not taken today. Issued stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored on shelf in prep area next to dry storage items. Cans of Lysol stored on shelf with cans of cooking spray. Items moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 3

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair across from walk-in door and in dry storage area above shelves. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Toaster in kitchen in poor repair and heavily soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer near fans. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:51 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.