Brown Bag Deli of Tampa

3104 Cherry Palm Dr #200, Tampa, FL 33619

American

Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Brown Bag Deli of Tampa has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 29, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited five times.

Brown Bag Deli of Tampa's latest score of 70 falls below the Tampa average of 79. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef burgers not in commercially packaged over fries in reach in freezer.

08A-17-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over liquid butter in kitchen. Operator relocated. **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers on cooks line.

23-03-4

Apr 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in kitchen. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over mayo and ketchup in reach in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection to avoid cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cuttings boards in kitchen.

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in cooler on cooks line.

23-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk sodas on floor in dry storage room.

08B-38-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on deli paper in kitchen.

40-06-5

May 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in sliced almonds. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Nov 18, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer bucket tested at 0 ppm. Operator re made and re tested at 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-52-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in kitchen.

22-02-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on dry storage shelf over and next to food for establishment.

40-06-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink and plate on top of of prep table in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brown Bag Deli of Tampa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brown Bag Deli of Tampa on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brown Bag Deli of Tampa?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Brown Bag Deli of Tampa.

How does Brown Bag Deli of Tampa compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Brown Bag Deli of Tampa most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Brown Bag Deli of Tampa's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brown Bag Deli of Tampa have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Brown Bag Deli of Tampa 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 Brown Bag Deli of Tampa inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Brown Bag Deli of Tampa is inspected around two times per year on average.

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