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WHATCHA WANT EATERY

472 DOUGLAS RD E, Oldsmar FL 34677 · 727-359-9358

Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 10 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats8
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6218587
Grade history
JUL 24
FEB 25
DEC 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found Dead fly in reach in cooler, operator cleaned and sanitized the rear in cooler..
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 29, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 30, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 24, 2026 · Time Extended
Jul 30, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Freezer x2 added to the end of the dining room, deep fryer and crock pot added to area espresso area.Front bar area per plan review states that o lay beverage related activity can be done behind the bar area. 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/.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Jul 29, 2026 · Freezers located in the dining area not shown on plans remain. Crock pot and fryer removed. Time Extended/Return visit Jul 30, 2026 · Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 29, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 30, 2026 · Time Extended
Jul 29, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Spice containers, food containers stored on prep table have an accumulation of grease.
High priority/08B-27-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 29, 2026 · Food containers continue to have a soil build up. Time Extended
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees. tzatziki (45F - Cold Holding); milk 1/2 gal (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding). Second temperature taken 12:00pm tzatziki 43F cold hold, milk 44F cooling, cooked pork 42F cold holding.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 29, 2026 · Tzatziki sauce 46F cold hold, Tzatziki sauce 46F cold hold, sour cream 45F cold hold, shredded cheddar 45F cold hold, Hotdogs 45F Cold hold. ambient temperature of unit 47F. Foods were placed in unit prior to today's inspection. See Stop Sale. Admin Complaint
Freezer x2 added to the end of the dining room, deep fryer and crock pot added to area espresso area.Front bar area per plan review states that o lay beverage related activity can be done behind the bar area. 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/.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Jul 29, 2026 · Freezers located in the dining area not shown on plans remain. Crock pot and fryer removed. Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 29, 2026 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy accumulation of grease and food debris on floor cook line, prep areas and storage areas.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 29, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fixed equipment, crock pot
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 29, 2026 · Time Extended
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bbq sauce, tzatziki sauce. Discussed that all foods removed from the original container must be labeled with common name.
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 29, 2026 · Squeeze bottles on prep table containing foods removed from the original container not labeled with common name. Time Extended
Jul 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 6 high priority.

6 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Medication stored behind front counter.
High priority/41-07-4/Warning
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator used cell phone and wiped his hands on his pants, o hand wash.
High priority/12A-29-4/Warning
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Spice containers, food containers stored on prep table have an accumulation of grease.
High priority/08B-27-4/Warning
Live, small flying insects found Dead fly in reach in cooler, operator cleaned and sanitized the rear in cooler..
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach in cooler, loaf of bread stored on top of raw beef. Operator separated bread from beef.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees. tzatziki (45F - Cold Holding); milk 1/2 gal (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding). Second temperature taken 12:00pm tzatziki 43F cold hold, milk 44F cooling, cooked pork 42F cold holding.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Freezer x2 added to the end of the dining room, deep fryer and crock pot added to area espresso area.Front bar area per plan review states that o lay beverage related activity can be done behind the bar area. 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/.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. O paper towels at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tzatziki sauce no date, pasta and sauce no date. Operator was able to determine the prep date. Discussed the need to date all foods held more than 24 hours.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal beverage stored on prep table near food and clean equipment. Discussed the need to keep personal beverage separated from food and clean equipment from the restaurant.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Discussed the need to use a hair restraint while involved in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy accumulation of grease and food debris on floor cook line, prep areas and storage areas.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fixed equipment, crock pot
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 2 reach in coolers with soiled interior.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Multiple soiled wiping cloths on prep table near food and clean equipment.
Basic/21-10-4/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution between uses. Discussed the need to store cloths in sanitizer solution solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bbq sauce, tzatziki sauce. Discussed that all foods removed from the original container must be labeled with common name.
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator supplied soap during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Food containers containing foods removed from the original container not labeled with common name. Squeeze bottles and shakers on cooks line.
Basic/02D-01-5
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some cutting boards are stained at time of inspection
Intermediate/22-02-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed small turbo oven is soiled at time of inspection.
Basic/22-08-4
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over condiments in reach in cooler. Operator moved eggs to gain compliance.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pans stacked next to grill on cook line have an accumulation of food debris
Intermediate/22-02-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans stored on cook line not inverted, food debris present.
Basic/24-05-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage no lid on prep table next to food and clean equipment
Basic/12B-07-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave has an accumulation of food debris
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fixed equipment on cook line.
Basic/23-03-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spay bottle and squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Operator labeled foods during inspection
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath equipment
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 18, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Shell eggs over sauces in unit. Operator relocated.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked sausage (53F - Cold Holding) second temperature 50F. Operator states sausage was cooked on 7/16/24 brisket (81F - Cold Holding) second temp 61F. Operator states brisket was cooked 7/16/24 and that it was sitting on counter for 20 minutes before being placed back into unit.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee states temperature of all food was taken at 9am: In refrigerator next to sandwich unit: taziki (50F - Cold Holding) second temperature 43F; cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) second temp 43F Unit by service window: tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding)second temp 43F Unit closest to 3 compartment sink: cooked sausage (53F - Cold Holding) second temperature 50F. Operator states sausage was cooked on 7/16/24, see stop sale; cooked onions (55F - Cold Holding) second temp 41F Flip top by grill: hot dogs (45F - Cold Holding) second temp 43F; sausage (45F - Cold Holding) second temperature 43F; brisket (81F - Cold Holding) second temp 61F. Operator states brisket was cooked 7/16/24 and that it was sitting on counter for 20 minutes before being placed back into unit. See stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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/. 3 freezer chests in customer area before entering restrooms. Prep table next to fridge and freezer units on each side. Spoke with Andrea in plan review who added additions.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Service area holding utensils and condiments
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on prep table containing utensils
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath equipment
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Fry oil stored on floor underneath 3 compartment sink. Operator relocated
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. 3 freezer chests in customer area before entering restrooms. Discussed with operator only packaged food items can remain in unit. Food items in containers stored in freezer.
Basic/08B-63-4/Warning
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Shelled eggs over ready to eat foods. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf in the refrigerator.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site

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.