WEI'S HIBACHI BUFFET
North Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, Florida, 33614
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/24/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5: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**
- 12B-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**
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in dish pit and Walk in cooler area. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors, walls, ceilings inside kitchen area soiled with accumulated grease, and dirt/debris. **Repeat Violation**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Located at service line in dining room adjacent to restrooms.
- 23-03-4: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**
- 08B-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**
- 08A-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**
- 03A-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**
- 29-42-4: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.
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
- 31A-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**
- 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. 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**
- 41-17-4: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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/24/2025 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of walk in freezer near back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors and walls soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of all reach in coolers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Apple pie in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **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 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-28: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/28/2024 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/30/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
7
Basic
10
Total
21
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Warning**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
- 12B-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**
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of walk in freezer near back door. **Warning**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floors and walls soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen. **Warning**
- 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Over found in dry storage. **Warning**
- 08B-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**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees handwash sink near cooks line. **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of all reach in coolers **Warning**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Apple pie in walk in cooler. **Warning**
- 35A-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**
- 08A-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**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Dead flies in flour. **Warning**
- 03B-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**
- 12A-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**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. **Warning**
- 31A-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**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
- 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. Cooked shrimp and multiple items in walk in cooler. **Warning**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow substance on dish machine. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/30/2024 revealed 21 total violations (4 high priority, 7 intermediate, 10 basic).