Inspection Report

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WEI'S HIBACHI BUFFET

13151 N DALE MABRY HWY · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33618

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 24, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3436107
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8725133
DBPR license3917013

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Rwandan breaded chicken stored over cooked chicken in Reach in cooler adjacent to fryers. Operator relocated raw chicken during time of inspection. Raw frozen chicken stored over frozen spring roll wrappers and frozen crawfish in Walk in freezer. Operator relocated Al items. Discussed with operator. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp 50F at 1:49pm; retemp to 46F at 2:27pm, raw chicken 50F at 1:49pm; retemp to 46F at 2:27pm. Operator relocated items into Walk in cooler for quick cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Located at mop sink, adjacent to ice machines.

Intermediate 4

#11Intermediate01C-05-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Two tongs inside Employee handwash sink adjacent to three compartment sink. Operator removed tongs during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#13Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Crab rangoon cheese, Mac and cheese in Walk in cooler not date marked. Operator added date during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#14Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled chemical spray bottles on Dish machine. Operator added labels during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine adjacent to employee restroom soiled with black mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two open container of beverages stored on shelf over front line Reach in cooler. Operator relocated beverages to an approved location during time of inspection. Discussed with operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in dish pit and Walk in cooler area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors, walls, ceilings inside kitchen area soiled with accumulated grease, and dirt/debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Located at service line in dining room adjacent to restrooms.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in Reach in cooler on front line and Reach in freezer by back kitchen exit soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Food not covered in multiple locations, front line Reach in coolers and Walk in cooler. Operator began covering some foods during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 12:07 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 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.