That's Wat'sub
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025
70
Score
Across the available record, That's Wat'sub has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 17, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, which has been cited five times.
That's Wat'sub's latest score of 70 falls below the Tampa average of 79. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - 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. Operator filled out employee health agreement and had employees sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in drawer underneath toaster oven. Employee discarded, cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash debris around dumpster, shared dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster with plaza.
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spices on sandwich prep line not identified , employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on sandwich line with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
70
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
82
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot water for entire establishment. Hand sinks 70 F. 3 compartment sink 71 F. With water running for 3 mins. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: Time extend for 7 days needed. The Owner states that she purchased the wrong devise to repair the hot water heater. Hand sinks 72 F 3 compartment sink 73 F **Time Extended** **Time Extended**
27-06-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
52
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
86
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Sep 22, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic pans stored in employee hand wash sink at front counter area, corrected, operator removed plastic pans during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink at front counter area.
31B-02-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
70
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs at 85 F. Operator reheating in microwave **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front kitchen and back kitchen area **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
64
Jan 10, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was That's Wat'sub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at That's Wat'sub on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at That's Wat'sub?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at That's Wat'sub.
How does That's Wat'sub compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
That's Wat'sub most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has That's Wat'sub's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at That's Wat'sub have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at That's Wat'sub means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is That's Wat'sub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, That's Wat'sub is inspected around three times per year on average.
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