WD FOODS OF HILLSBOROUGH, HUBSPOT KITCHEN, FLORIBBEAN GRILL
1912 N HOWARD AVE, Tampa FL 33607
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022035194 | May 20, 2022 | Apr 11, 2023 | $160 |
| 3--2016010520 | Feb 9, 2016 | Jun 24, 2016 | $1,040 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Small bucket stored in handwash sink at cook line. Employee removed bucket.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At back kitchen with three-compartments sink. Employee provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At back kitchen with three-compartments sink. Employee provided.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Jan 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email to operator.
Dec 11, 2025Warning 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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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested 500+ppm. Diluted with water, tested 300ppm.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Per approved plan from 09/26/2022, the front bar/counter has been completely removed, multiple prep tables replaced on the area, new cooked line with hood ventilation system, 4 burners stove top and double door ovens installed at front area, ice machine has been removed. Portable walk-in cooler placed on outside of the building by mop sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email to operator.
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed pan raw beef stored over juice box. Operator moved juice during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards are stained at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened water bottle stored over reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed water bottle during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets are torn on reach in coolers r time of inspection.
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed tomatoes stored in non food grade bags in reachin cooler on service line
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored behind sour cream in cook line reachin cooler Corrected -observed employee remove
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of windex stored with cans of beans on bottom shelf under prep table on cookline Corrected-observed employee remove
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed water filter attached to facet on hand sink on cookline Corrected -observed employee remove
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil stored on floor next to grill top Corrected -observed employee place on shelf
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in 2 chest freezers on service line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside 3-door reachin cooler on cookline
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed in lobby
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored next to 3-compartment sink Corrected -observed employee remove mop and invert
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Quaternary in last bay of three compartment sink over the chart, corrected, operator replaced quaternary to 300 ppm.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink in kitchen area blocked by garbage can, corrected, operator moved garbage can during inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test papers.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense paper towels at front employee hand wash sink, corrected, operator fix paper towel dispenser during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Refried beans held over 24 hrs not date marked.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored over reach in cooler, no lid, corrected, operator removed drink during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing out on counter.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers not labeled in kitchen area.
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler, corrected, operator placed raw eggs on bottomless shelf of cooler.
Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three component sink set up with 0 ppm of quaternary, corrected, 300 ppm of quaternary.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food slicer with old debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink blocked by garbage can. Corrected, garbage can removed during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep table, corrected, operator removed drink during inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers not labeled.
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