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WHICH WICH

5004 E FOWLER AVE STE A, Tampa FL 33617

Last inspected Jan 6, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence3917273
Grade history
AUG 23
DEC 23
FEB 24
NOV 24
— STEADY

4 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jan 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge couldn't provide a test kit when asked.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning/Return visit Jan 6, 2025 · Time Extended
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles in the back area next to the walk in cooler.
Basic/36-36-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 6, 2025 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a cutting board on the flip top unit with many cut marks to where it is no longer easily cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 6, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the gaskets to the walk in cooler soiled with a black mold-like substance.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 6, 2025 · Time Extended
Nov 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed an expired certified food manager certificate for Jason Sassor expired on 08/10/24.;
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge couldn't provide a test kit when asked.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
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. Person in charge couldn't provide any proof of training for any employees.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles in the back area next to the walk in cooler.
Basic/36-36-4/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a cutting board on the flip top unit with many cut marks to where it is no longer easily cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket of pickles being stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the side wall of the walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the gaskets to the walk in cooler soiled with a black mold-like substance.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an open can of tea in the walk in cooler being stored above food items being sold to the public.
Basic/12B-13-4/Warning
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulated debris behind rear prep table and behind soda syrup rack on floor.
Basic/36-73-4
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed procedures to manager.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ceiling tile missing. Observed two missing ceiling tiles in storage area above walk in cooler/freezer.
Basic/36-36-4
Oct 24, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 24, 2023 · Observed no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Time Extended
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 24, 2023 · Time Extended
Aug 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented Sauerkraut can. Manager set aside to discard.
High priority/01B-01-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed case of chips on floor in dry storage area. Manager placed chips on shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning

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.