Ho Ho to Go in Tampa

Last inspected:

2502 W Columbus Dr, Tampa, FL 33607
Overview

Ho Ho To Go in Tampa has accumulated 254 violations across 23 inspections since 2022, averaging 11.0 violations per inspection—more than double the statewide average of 5.2—with no emergency closures on record. Employee health policy violations, improper hand and arm washing, and food contact surface sanitation issues have been cited repeatedly across nearly every inspection, indicating a systemic pattern of noncompliance in basic operational practices and staff hygiene. The facility received one disciplinary action with $200 in fines. The most recent inspection on March 26, 2026 documented eight violations including high-priority employee health policy and hand-washing violations and was completed with no further action, continuing a pattern where violations are identified but corrected through routine inspection cycles without escalation to emergency closure or formal enforcement.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
254Violations
0Closures
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Ho Ho to Go in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 11 violations / inspection 11 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.74 violations / inspection 5.74 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Ho Ho to Go in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Ho Ho to Go in Tampa
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2015048487 $200.00 Oct 27, 2015 Miami (Doral)

Ho Ho to Go in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections25 violations · 18 high priority
— 2 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections29 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections26 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections26 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections16 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Ho Ho to Go in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ho Ho to Go in Tampa last inspected?
Ho Ho to Go in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Ho Ho to Go in Tampa?
The most frequently cited violations at Ho Ho to Go in Tampa are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy.
How many health inspections has Ho Ho to Go in Tampa had?
Ho Ho to Go in Tampa has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Ho Ho to Go in Tampa find?
Ho Ho to Go in Tampa was most recently inspected on March 26, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Ho Ho to Go in Tampa ever been shut down?
No, Ho Ho to Go in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
Has Ho Ho to Go in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Ho Ho to Go in Tampa has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has Ho Ho to Go in Tampa been fined?
Ho Ho to Go in Tampa has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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