Wawa in Tampa

Last inspected:

804 E Bearss Ave, Tampa, FL 33613

Part of: Wawa Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Wawa #5154 in Tampa had 2 inspections on record between February 2023 and February 2024. A focused inspection on February 9, 2024 addressed temperature control concerns from a prior complaint request. The facility's February 7, 2023 inspection documented two priority temperature violations: chicken bites held in the retail hot case measured 126–131°F, below the required 135°F minimum, and honey turkey in the deli prep table measured 48°F, above the required 41°F maximum for cold holding. Both violations were corrected on site during the inspection — the chicken was voluntarily discarded and the turkey was moved to the freezer to quick chill before returning to the cooler.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
3Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Wawa in Tampa: FDACS Inspection History (2)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: PATRICIA DIAZ

Comments: The issues described in request # 5109974 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: PATRICIA DIAZ, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: DAVID IVEY

Risk-Based Violations

3-501.16(A)(1) Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) PP
Retail area: Internal temperature of chicken bites held in retail hot case measures 126 F - 131 F. COS: Chicken voluntarily discarded by person in charge. x
3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) PP
Deli: Internal temperature of honey turkey held in top portion of sandwich prep table measures 48 F. COS: Portion of turkey over stacked moved to freezer to quick chill to 41 F or less before returning to bottom section of prep cooler. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Retail area and drink processing area: grime build-up on floor between soda machine and self-serve counters in retail area. Grime build-up on floor under equipment and trash bin enclosure in drink processing area. o

Wawa in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wawa in Tampa last inspected?
Wawa #5154 in Tampa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 9, 2024. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Wawa in Tampa had?
Wawa #5154 in Tampa has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Wawa in Tampa find?
Wawa #5154 in Tampa was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 9, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
Has Wawa in Tampa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Wawa #5154 in Tampa has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Wawa in Tampa?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Wawa #5154 in Tampa are: 3-501.16(A)(1): Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) P; 3-501.16(A)(2): Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) P; 6-501.12: Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12.

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