HICCUPS & CHURROHOLIC
Based on 8 health inspections, HICCUPS & CHURROHOLIC in TAMPA has earned a 1.7/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
North Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, Florida, 33614
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/15/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13549049
- 14-71-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair the lids of two rice makers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Three containers of frozen stock stored on floor in Walk in freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
- 08B-39-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Raw mushrooms in Walk in cooler not washed before cutting. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
- 08B-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over Ready to eat onions in Walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards on front line soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 10/14/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13547546
- 14-71-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair the lids of two rice makers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Three containers of frozen stock stored on floor in Walk in freezer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
- 12B-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee personal drinks on front stored on shelf in Walk in cooler, located over mushrooms and Ready to eat onions. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
- 08B-39-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Raw mushrooms in Walk in cooler not washed before cutting. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
- 29-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow drain at mop sink. Standing water at 4 floor drains throughout establishment. Located at front service line cash register. At Employee handwash sink adjacent to three compartment sink. Beneath three compartment sink. And at floor drain adjacent to ice machine. Employee cannot isolate overflowing waste water at three compartment sink, water flowing on floor of kitchen area at three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
- 08B-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over Ready to eat onions in Walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
- 28-26-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed waste water overflowing at 4 floor drains throughout establishment. Located at front service line cash register. At Employee handwash sink adjacent to three compartment sink. Beneath three compartment sink. And at floor drain adjacent to ice machine. Employee cannot isolate overflowing waste water at three compartment sink, water flowing on floor of kitchen area at three compartment sink. When faucet is on, all Employee handwash sinks and dump sink at front service line are backing up. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards on front line soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 10/13/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10893546
- 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair the lids of two rice makers.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks on front service line prep table. Drinks stored next to Reach in chest freezer for ice cream. Personal drink stored next to clean metal shakers. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Three containers of frozen stock stored on floor in Walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between wall and three compartment sink. Employee cleaned knife and placed into a cardboard sleeve. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee personal drinks on front stored on shelf in Walk in cooler, located over mushrooms and Ready to eat onions.
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Raw mushrooms in Walk in cooler not washed before cutting.
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow drain at mop sink. Standing water at 4 floor drains throughout establishment. Located at front service line cash register. At Employee handwash sink adjacent to three compartment sink. Beneath three compartment sink. And at floor drain adjacent to ice machine. Employee cannot isolate overflowing waste water at three compartment sink, water flowing on floor of kitchen area at three compartment sink.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over Ready to eat onions in Walk in cooler.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cut limes in front line Reach in cooler. Employee relocated cut lines to an approved location during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in Walk in cooler. Employee relocated raw beef to an approved location during time of inspection. Raw beef stored over a box of unwashed broccoli. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 28-26-5:High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed waste water overflowing at 4 floor drains throughout establishment. Located at front service line cash register. At Employee handwash sink adjacent to three compartment sink. Beneath three compartment sink. And at floor drain adjacent to ice machine. Employee cannot isolate overflowing waste water at three compartment sink, water flowing on floor of kitchen area at three compartment sink. When faucet is on, all Employee handwash sinks and dump sink at front service line are backing up.
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards on front line soiled.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee handwash sink in on front line used for storing ice scoop. Employee handwash sink used for storing personal drink and strainer, adjacent to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 6 employees working, no CFM present during time of inspection. Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 3/4/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10721185
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. 2 air vents over dry storage pantry soiled with dust and debris.
- 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair the lids of two rice makers.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks stored over prep table in back kitchen area. Employees relocated drinks during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Pho broth on kitchen floor. Employee relocated broth to an approved location during time of inspection. Green tea, raw chicken, and raw beef stored on floor of Walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared community dumpster. Plug missing.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in front line Reach in cooler are soiled. Gasket soiled in Walk in cooler.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared community dumpster. Lid open.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw chicken, shrimp, French fries in Reach in cooler on front line not covered. Employee covered items during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not stored to dry inside mop sink.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts 45F, rice noodles 51F.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker in mop sink.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large whisk stored in Employee handwash sink adjacent to three compartment sink.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 7 employees and no CFM present.
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for bean sprouts or rice noodles in back kitchen area.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date mark for beef stock in Walk in cooler.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. No label on chemical spray bottle on shelf over mop sink.
Inspection Date: 11/15/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8739771
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket store don shelf with food
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of oil stored on floor on cook line
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in bulk sugar with no label
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing at room temperature Employee placed under cold running water Corrected On-Site
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shelled eggs stored over cut onions and broccoli in walk-in cooler Employee moved raw shelled eggs to the bottom shelf Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bean sprouts (50F - Cold Holding)on cook line prep table Employee placed on ice **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspection Date: 7/12/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8667974
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 5/6/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8505920
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach in cooler cutting boa4d in kitchen. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk soy sauce on floor in kitchen. Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in cereal at front line. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour in kitchen. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: bean sprouts 66 F, operator put in walk in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 7 employees at time of inspection. Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid at front counter. Warning
Inspection Date: 9/21/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8361185
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee employees removed Corrected On-Site
- 12B-09-5:Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee on cooks line. Employee discarded gun
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw meat in buckets on floor in walk in cooler.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Peppers over ready to eat noodles walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washing pans and drying hands on jeans than engaging in clean equipment to make drinks. Discussed with employees the importance of hand washing.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef broth 64 f on counter employees moved to walk in cooler. 2nd temp 44 f **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager and some employees signed **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation