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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 dateSeptember 30, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3504526
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8896104
DBPR license3917013

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority7 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#11High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 dead flies in flour. 6 live flies flying around dry storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority08A-08-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over washed broccoli in walk in cooler . Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Dead flies in flour. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#14High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Holding: chicken wings 90 F, fried fish 104 F, ribs 124 F, sausage 88 F, Operator reheated on grill at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 7

#15Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Spoke with operator about proper handwashing procedures. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Potatoes in handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Spoon in handwash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked shrimp and multiple items in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow substance on dish machine. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of walk in freezer near back door. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors and walls soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic35B-08-4

Basic – Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Over found in dry storage. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Multiple containers of raw meat on floor in kitchen under prep table. Bulk soy sauce on floor in dry storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees handwash sink near cooks line. **Warning**

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#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of all reach in coolers **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Apple pie in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:29 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
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 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.