4th Street Sandwich Shop
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at 4th Street Sandwich Shop, the earliest from 2023. 4th Street Sandwich Shop was last inspected on Jan 26, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, which has been cited two times.
4th Street Sandwich Shop's latest score of 100 sits above the St. Petersburg average of 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small cutting board stored on top of reach in deli cooler cutting board stained. Slicer heavily soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 9 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items in reach in deli cooler: sliced roast beef (51F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (51F - Cold Holding); fish spread (46F - Cold Holding); macaroni salad (51F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding); potato salad (51F - Cold Holding) Employees moved food items into stand alone double door cooler to bring down temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee taking orders and ringing up customers in front counter area. Employee came into kitchen area and put on single service gloves without washing their hands and began preparing a sandwich.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee working in front counter area. They came in to kitchen area and put gloves on to began engaging in food preparation without washing their hands prior to putting on gloves.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Containers and soiled wet whipping clothes stored in hand sink in kitchen area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strip observed. Employee was sure if they had any.
16-37-1
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. No proof of Food Employee Reporting Agreement for Jesse K. who stated he was hired in October 2024. Inspector emailed operator DBPR Food Employee Reporting Agreement form.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in front counter. Employee could not find soap to stock dispenser. Inspection got bottle of dish soap at three compartment sink to wash her hands to begin conducting routine inspection.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - 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. Observed employee food training for Taylor H. on 10/20/2022 through Food Safety First. Could not verify employee food training for Jesse K. Hired over 60 days ago.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Carton of milk not date marked in stand alone double door cooler. Employee doesn't know when it was open.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - 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. Did not observe written procedure for vomiting or diarrheal event. Emailed operator DBPR vomiting or diarrheal event form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small cutting board stored on top of reach in deli cooler cutting board stained. Slicer heavily soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Vacuum stored in front of hand sink in front counter area next to bathroom. Employee moved vacuum to allow access to hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink in kitchen area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave and air fryer interior soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Asked employee where mop sink was located. Employee stated they did not have one and they are currently disposing their mop water outside through kitchen side building door. Verified plans on OnBase and found mop sink was located in bathroom behind closed door. The mop sink is currently being used as a storage area, containing a table, storage containers, and boxes. As a result, the inspector is unable to access the mop sink to verify if it is properly plumbed and functional. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Black single door display cooler unlocked in dinning room area. No lock observed for cooler.
08B-63-4
21
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in front counter area blocked by dust pan. Operator moved item. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - 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. No proof of employee training for Sean Elsner.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food slicer soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at front counter hand sink. Inspector provided hand washing sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License currently posted is under Boyd Steven. Expired on 2/1/24
50-09-4
64
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
May 4, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 4th Street Sandwich Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 4th Street Sandwich Shop on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 4th Street Sandwich Shop?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 4th Street Sandwich Shop.
How does 4th Street Sandwich Shop compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
4th Street Sandwich Shop most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has 4th Street Sandwich Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 4th Street Sandwich Shop have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 4th Street Sandwich Shop means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is 4th Street Sandwich Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 4th Street Sandwich Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.
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