Azucar Sandwich Shop
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
82
Score
Azucar Sandwich Shop appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 26, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited five times.
Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; Azucar Sandwich Shop is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich reach in cooler cutting boards. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
82
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and did not wash hands or change gloves.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink without soap. Inspector spoke with employee a loud proper hand washing procedures.
12A-20-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked ham in reach in cooler in kitchen. Raw beef over washed spring mix in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container in Handwash sink in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and multiple items in reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened water bottle in reach in freezer in kitchen.
12B-13-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich reach in cooler cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk onions on floor in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
32
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ham croquetas in reach in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator rinsed hands in 3 compartment sink. Inspector spoke with operator about proper hand washing procedures.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided at time of inspection.
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk soda in plastic bottles on Florian kitchen. Employee relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on shelf over containers lids in kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at sandwich station. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
55
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over bread and multiple items in reach in cooler . Operator relocated to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket in handwash sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich station. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on top of reach in cooler. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top of bulk rice container.
40-06-5
61
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at Sandwich station at front counter. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table at front counter and on dry storage shelf in kitchen over Togo ramekins. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee apple sauce over cheese and multiple items in reach in cooler of kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
08B-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on bulk box of tomatoes in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in freezers in kitchen and reach in cooler at Sandwich station of front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near grill. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour on dry storage shelf in kitchen and sugar in large bin. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-04: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
61
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: potato ball with beef 109 F, egg and cheese empanada 112 F, operator reheated at ti e if inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over washed lettuce in reach in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection to avoid cross contamination. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink. Operator provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table at front counter and on dry storage shelf in kitchen over Togo ramekins. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee apple sauce over cheese and multiple items in reach in cooler of kitchen.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on bulk box of tomatoes in kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in freezers in kitchen and reach in cooler at Sandwich station of front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near grill.
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour on dry storage shelf in kitchen and sugar in large bin. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at Sandwich station at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
33
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
47
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above Ready to eat foods **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in large bin
02D-01-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Azucar Sandwich Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Azucar Sandwich Shop on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Azucar Sandwich Shop?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Azucar Sandwich Shop.
How does Azucar Sandwich Shop compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Azucar Sandwich Shop most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Azucar Sandwich Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Azucar Sandwich Shop have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Azucar 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 Azucar Sandwich Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Azucar Sandwich Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.
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