Banh Mi Factory
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
100
Score
Banh Mi Factory has been inspected eight times since 2022. On Jan 15, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up three times.
Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; Banh Mi Factory is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 23 roach eggs on floor beneath Reach in cooler motor next to equipment dry storage rack, adjacent to kitchen prep sink. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: Roach excrement on side of Walk in freezer next to Reach in cooler and dry equipment shelf. Roach excrement on wall behind table top fryer in kitchen. 9 roach eggs on kitchen floor beneath dry equipment shelf. **Time Extended**
35A-23-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 76 live roaches inside Reach in cooler motor next to equipment dry storage rack, adjacent to kitchen prep sink. 1 live roach inside employee personal cup located on equipment dry storage rack, adjacent to kitchen prep sink. 2 live roaches on table between Walk in freezer and Reach in cooler. 4 live roaches behind dry erase board on Walk in freezer. 2 live roaches on wall beneath kitchen deli slicer. 1 live roach on wall behind table top fryer. 1 live roach on wall behind baguette oven, next to Walk in freezer. 1 live roach on kitchen floor in dry food storage area. 1 live roach on top of coffee container in dry food storage area. 4 live roaches in kitchen Reach in cooler motor next to two compartment sink. 3 live roaches on wall next to mop sink. 1 live roach inside Ecolab sanitizer container in mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: 1 live roach behind poster inside mop sink area. Manager removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. 1 live roach on kitchen wall below dry erase sheets. Manager removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. 1 live roach inside kitchen Reach in cooler, adjacent to dry erase sheets. Manager removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. 28 live roaches between large water kettle and coffee shelf in drinks supply room. 1 live roach in wall behind large water kettle in drinks supply room. 1 live roach on floor beneath powdered drinks shelf in drinks supply room. Manager removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. 1 live roach on corner wall beneath shelf for condensed creamer in drinks supply room. Manager removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. 1 live roach on Reach in cooler located next to Walk in freezer. Manager removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. 1 live roach inside Reach in cooler, located next to Walk in freezer. Manager removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. 6 live roaches on side of Walk in freezer, next to Reach in cooler. 3 live roaches inside Reach in cooler motor, located next to Walk in freezer. 1 live roach on wall between Walk in freezer and dry equipment shelf. 37 live roaches behind metal panel on front side of Reach in cooler, located next to Walk in freezer. 1 live roach inside prep sink adjacent to Walk in freezer. 3 live roaches inside power cord next to deli slicer. 1 live roach beneath deli slicer. 1 live roach on floor beneath deli slicer. 11 live roaches behind paper taped to wall next to table top kitchen fryer. Manager removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 8 live flies on onion bag beneath equipment dry storage rack. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: 16 flies on bag of onions, located on dry equipment shelf next to Walk in freezer. Some flies landing on clean equipment on dry equipment shelf. **Time Extended**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen area soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 34 dead roaches inside sticky trap beneath kitchen deli slicer. Manager disposed of sticky trap at time of inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: 29 dead roaches on a sticky fly trap behind kitchen prep sink. Manager disposed of trap at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
35A-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment with cut marks. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 21 dead roaches inside Reach in cooler motor next to dry storage rack. 9 dead roaches beneath kitchen deli slicer. 4 dead roaches on kitchen prep table beneath table top fryer. 5 dead roaches on kitchen floor beneath baguette oven, next to Walk in freezer. 8 dead roaches inside plastic container on floor used for catching dripping syrup. Located in dry food storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: 10 dead roaches beneath large water kettle in drinks supply room. 1 dead roach on kitchen floor in front of large water kettle in drinks supply room. Manager removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. 4 dead roaches behind dry erase board located in side of Walk in freezer. Manager removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. 1 dead roach on Reach in cooler, located next to Walk in freezer. Manager removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. 1 dead roach inside Reach in cooler, located next to Walk in freezer. Manager removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. 6 dead roaches on floor beneath Reach in cooler, located next to Walk in freezer. Manager removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. 14 dead roaches on side of Walk in freezer next to Reach in cooler. 5 dead roaches behind behind Reach in cooler, located next to Walk in freezer. 14 dead roaches inside kitchen Reach in cooler motor, located next to Walk in freezer. 8 dead roaches inside sheep pan for storing a bag of onions, located at bottom of dry equipment shelf next to Walk in freezer. 6 dead roaches on bottom left leg of dry equipment shelf, next to Reach in freezer. 1 dead roach on top of prep sink adjacent to Walk in freezer. 4 dead roaches inside power cord next to deli slicer. 1 dead roach on floor beneath deli slicer. 1 dead roach in ceiling tile over kitchen prep sink. 5 dead roaches behind paper taped to wall next to table top kitchen fryer. Manager removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. 29 dead roaches on a sticky fly trap behind kitchen prep sink. Manager disposed of trap at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
50
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice noodles 54F at 11:43am placed at noodle make station at 11am cooled to 41F at 1:16pm. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands without soap, then began to wear gloves. Discussed with employee. Employee rewashed hands with hot water and soap, then wore gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 8 live flies on onion bag beneath equipment dry storage rack.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 76 live roaches inside Reach in cooler motor next to equipment dry storage rack, adjacent to kitchen prep sink. 1 live roach inside employee personal cup located on equipment dry storage rack, adjacent to kitchen prep sink. 2 live roaches on table between Walk in freezer and Reach in cooler. 4 live roaches behind dry erase board on Walk in freezer. 2 live roaches on wall beneath kitchen deli slicer. 1 live roach on wall behind table top fryer. 1 live roach on wall behind baguette oven, next to Walk in freezer. 1 live roach on kitchen floor in dry food storage area. 1 live roach on top of coffee container in dry food storage area. 4 live roaches in kitchen Reach in cooler motor next to two compartment sink. 3 live roaches on wall next to mop sink. 1 live roach inside Ecolab sanitizer container in mop sink.
35A-05-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 23 roach eggs on floor beneath Reach in cooler motor next to equipment dry storage rack, adjacent to kitchen prep sink.
35A-23-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touch sanitizer bucket, then handled bread without changing gloves. Discussed with employee.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen area soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 7 employees working, no CFM present. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at all kitchen hand washing sink. Employee provided paper towels to all hand washing sinks during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 34 dead roaches inside sticky trap beneath kitchen deli slicer. Manager disposed of sticky trap at time of inspection.
35A-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1 case of vegetable oil and 1 case of bottled water stored on floor in dry supply area, next to back kitchen exit. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Located at dry equipment rack adjacent to deli slicer. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple boxes of take out containers and drinking cups stored on floor in dry supply area, adjacent to back kitchen exit. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on prep table next to noodle make station. Three personal beverage containers stored on equipment dry storage rack next to Reach in cooler. Employee relocated containers to an approved location during time of inspection, Personal kombucha drink stored inside Reach in cooler, adjacent to mop sink. 4 personal beverage containers stored on kitchen prep table next to bottles of fish sauce, and individual packages of powdered drinks.
12B-07-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 21 dead roaches inside Reach in cooler motor next to dry storage rack. 9 dead roaches beneath kitchen deli slicer. 4 dead roaches on kitchen prep table beneath table top fryer. 5 dead roaches on kitchen floor beneath baguette oven, next to Walk in freezer. 8 dead roaches inside plastic container on floor used for catching dripping syrup. Located in dry food storage area.
35A-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment with cut marks. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
21
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on dry storage rack above deli slicer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located adjacent to the Walk in cooler and cash register. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
90
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of slice peaches. 6lbs. 10oz. **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. No hot or cold running water at Employee handwash sink adjacent to two compartment sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Measuring cup inside Employee handwash sink adjacent from two compartment sink. Operator removed measuring cup during time of inspection. Discussed with operator, Employee handwash sink are for hand washing only. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quaternary ammonia test kit for three compartment sink. Discussed with operator the necessity to obtain a test kit. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees present, no manager. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at Employee handwash sink adjacent to cash registers. No paper towels at Employee handwash sink adjacent to deli slicer. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No Time as a public health control for summer rolls and meat pastry on front counter. A form has been emailed to the operator during time of inspection. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking for products in all Reach in coolers. Cooked shrimp, pho stock, bbq pork, cold cut meats, milk, almond milk, cooked pork. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located adjacent to the Walk in cooler and cash register. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located next to toasted oven on front service line. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Personal drinks on prep table in back kitchen area next to Reach in cooler. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal phone on deli slicer. Employee removed phone to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on dry storage rack above deli slicer. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce bucket, boxes of ground pork stored on floor in Walk in freezer. Boxes of French baguettes stored on floor n Walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of Containers with lid, portion cups, hinged lid containers on floor by back kitchen exit. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Located by back kitchen exit. **Warning**
42-01-4
29
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Tested chlorine 200 plus. Operator remade to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.raw pork over unwashed onions operator removed to proper storage. Reach in cooler in back kitchen by service window. **Corrected On-Site* **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat chicken reach in cooler by three compartment sink operator removed to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
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.provided by email **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filling pitcher up with water in hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. 5 employees
53A-02-7
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. Provided by email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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. Missing for three employees observed two trainings.
53B-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce in walk in freezer. Produce on floor in bags and boxes in back kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside of lid **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
35
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time available to determine time of rolls of pork and noodles operator placed time mark. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cook pork 46 f on counter for two hours. Operator moved to freezer 2nd temp 46 f . Cook beef 48 f 2nd temp 48f
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over unwashed produce reach in cooler by soup holding unit's. Operator removed to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
12A-14-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At all hand washing sinks except one sink. Operator restocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Reach in cooler in back kitchen unwashed produce over ready to eat bread were reach in cooler dry storage use only. Operator moved to correct storage **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Banh Mi Factory last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Banh Mi Factory on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Banh Mi Factory?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Banh Mi Factory.
How does Banh Mi Factory compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Banh Mi Factory most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Banh Mi Factory's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Banh Mi Factory have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Banh Mi Factory 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 Banh Mi Factory inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Banh Mi Factory is inspected around three times per year on average.
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