JW FOODS
5831 MEMORIAL HWY STE B, Tampa FL 33615 · 813-363-6249
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 13 visits since September 2023
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AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Employee washed hands with cold water. No hot water at least 85 F provided in all handwash sinks.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open box of raw frozen hamburger patties stored on top of boxes of frozen vegetables and corn on the cob inside reach in freezer. Operator relocated raw burger patties to an approved location during time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water placed on top of front line tilt skillet. Operator removed bottle at time of inspection.
Aug 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of black eye peas. 2 dented cans of spaghetti sauce.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Commercially packaged beef and bean burrito tempted 107F-121F at 9:23am. Operator reheated to 138F-162F during time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located adjacent to three compartment sink and back kitchen exit. Operator provided soap during time of inspection.
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink adjacent to 3-compartment sink. Employee replaced paper towels.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees missing state approved employee training.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table on service line. Employee removed and placed on manager station.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of Togo containers stored on floor in dry storage area. Employee placed on shelf.
Oct 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Katrina Johnson, expired on 08/20/2024. Other CFM available.
- From initial inspection : Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only.
Sep 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. No hot water at least 85 F provided in all handwash sinks.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Katrina Johnson, expired on 08/20/2024. Other CFM available.
Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot water at mop sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Ran hot water approximately 2 minutes in all sinks at the entire establishment, temped 83F.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Multiple cases of commercially packaged turkey cheese sandwiches thawing on prep tables. Operator moved to reach-in coolers.
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only.
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Katrina Johnson, expired on 08/20/2024.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor in dry food storage. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in freezer door gasket torn.
May 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Mac and cheese 118F. Operator reheated all Mac and cheese to 169F at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shared can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Operator moved to three compartment sink during time of inspection.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -Observed employee cutting vegetables wearing non-plain ring. Discussed with operator. Employee removed ring during time of inspection.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 bags of commercially cooked pasta (43-44F - Cold Holding) stored on prep table at kitchen. Operator moved to reach-in freezer. Re temp: 40-41 F.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink by three compartment sink on cook line. Operator restocked paper towel.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Operator placed bagged garbage in dumpster. Dumpster overflowing garbage. Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster.
Sep 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee used her cellphone, then put on gloves to handled packaged food and clean food equipments. Discussed with manager, employee washed hands and replaced gloves at time of inspection.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed and rinsed the food container, then placed on drain shelf to air dry without sanitized. Discussed with manager, manager moved the container back to three compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of cut lettuce (57F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler. Operator stated that it was left on prep table for about 30 minutes, and moved to reach-in freezer for rapid cooling. Re temped: cut lettuce 40F.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at dish washing area. Operator provided.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed an old label on clean food contain at storage shelf. Manager removed label and placed food container in three compartment sink.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.