WEI'S HIBACHI BUFFET
13151 N DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33618 · 918.991.8443
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019050548 | Aug 8, 2019 | Nov 4, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed celery, operator moved raw chicken.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on can opener blade, operator moved to dish area for ware washing.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensil in sink upon kitchen entrance, operator removed utensil.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of peach slices. 2 dented cans of mandarin oranges.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in front line Reach in cooler. Operator relocated raw chicken to an approved location during time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage 110F at 2:56pm cooked at 1:30pm reheated to 176F at 3:02pm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in establishment soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee handwash sink adjacent to Walk in cooler blocked by trash can. Operator unblocked sink during time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tongs stored inside Employee handwash sink adjacent to three compartment sink. Operator removed tongs during time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at Employee handwash sink adjacent to Walk in cooler. Employee provided paper towels during time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Located on speed cart on front line. Operator removed spray bottle during time of inspection and replaced with spray bottle with a label.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located adjacent to employee restroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water stored on shelf over front line Reach in cooler. Operator removed water during time of inspection.
Aug 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over pickled vegetables in front line Reach in cooler. Operator relocated raw eggs during time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked noodles 47F at 2:14pm in front line Reach in cooler, cooled to 43F at 2:44pm.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Located at mop sink, adjacent to ice machines.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Some oyster tags not kept in chronological order for July 2025. Discussed with operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple Cutting boards soiled on front line cook.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in front line cook used for storing metal scrubs. Operator removed scrubs during time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located adjacent to unused ice machine. Operator provided paper towels during time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles on top of dish machine without labels. Operator added labels during time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black and pink mold-like substance inside to ice machine adjacent to employee restroom in back kitchen area.
Stored food not covered. Multiple foods throughout establishment not covered in Reach in cooler, Walk in cooler, and Walk in freezer. Operator began to cover some items during time of inspection.
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
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.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Located at mop sink, adjacent to ice machines.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
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.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled chemical spray bottles on Dish machine. Operator added labels during time of inspection.
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.
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.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in dish pit and Walk in cooler area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors, walls, ceilings inside kitchen area soiled with accumulated grease, and dirt/debris.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Located at service line in dining room adjacent to restrooms.
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.
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.
Oct 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
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 on prep table in kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of walk in freezer near back door.
Floors and walls soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of all reach in coolers
Stored food not covered. Apple pie in walk in cooler.
Sep 30, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority7 Intermediate10 Basic
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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.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over washed broccoli in walk in cooler. Operator relocated.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Dead flies in flour.
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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Potatoes in handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Spoon in handwash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow substance on dish machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
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 on prep table in kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of walk in freezer near back door.
Floors and walls soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Over found in dry storage.
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.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees handwash sink near cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of all reach in coolers
Stored food not covered. Apple pie in walk in cooler.
May 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of strawberry glaze on can rack dented. Operator moved can to be returned to food provider at time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw squid stored over raw peeled onions in walk-in cooler. Operator moved onions to vegetables walk in cooler during inspection
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator switched chicken to lower area during inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting boards stained in kitchen
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed large spoon in hand wash sink next to triple sink during inspection. Operator removed spoon
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with amber liquid stored in kitchen unlabeled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Door gaskets on line cooks reach in cooler soiled and torn
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - Observed walk in floors soiled with food debris - Observed floors soiled around kitchen equipment
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment on cooks line soiled with grease
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employees drinks in reach in cooler next to salmon. Operator had employees remove drinks during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tilapia in prep sink without running water. Operator turned water on during inspection
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in coolers
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket. Operator set mop to dry during inspection.
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented cans present. See stop sale. Soy sauce Amoy not separated on dry storage shelf in back
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and touched clean equipment to fry chicken. Discussed with owner. Employee washed hands
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw fish over carrot's and cook food. Reach in cooler on sushi line. Employee removed to proper storage
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.reach in cooler cooks line far end by hand washing sink Cold holding: raw fish 45 f employee moved to freezer 2nd temp 43 f
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature. Sushi rice not time marked. Employee determined time and placed mark.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can blocked sink by three compartment. Employee removed trash can
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Lunch pricing menu on wall does not identify raw sushi. Employee marked menu
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook chicken cook broccoli cook squid cook oysters walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. By kitchen entrance and can storage rack. Employee cleaned machine
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented cans present. See stop sale. Soy sauce Amoy not separated on dry storage shelf in back
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Employee drink on prep table by prep line and rice cook station
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Gum box cell phone on top shelf of reach in cooler preparation. Manager removed.
Food stored on floor. Raw chicken freezer employee moved from floor
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In walk in cooler. Employee removed.
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