WEI'S HIBACHI BUFFET
13151 N DALE MABRY HWY · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33618
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of strawberry glaze on can rack dented. Operator moved can to be returned to food provider at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw squid stored over raw peeled onions in walk-in cooler. Operator moved onions to vegetables walk in cooler during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator switched chicken to lower area during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. – Cutting boards stained in kitchen
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed large spoon in hand wash sink next to triple sink during inspection. Operator removed spoon **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with amber liquid stored in kitchen unlabeled.
Basic 8
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Door gaskets on line cooks reach in cooler soiled and torn
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. – Observed walk in floors soiled with food debris – Observed floors soiled around kitchen equipment
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment on cooks line soiled with grease
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employees drinks in reach in cooler next to salmon. Operator had employees remove drinks during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tilapia in prep sink without running water. Operator turned water on during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in coolers
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket. Operator set mop to dry during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:44 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.