Capriotti's Sandwich Shop
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
64
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Capriotti's Sandwich Shop stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 6, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit.
“Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Odessa restaurants (averaging 73), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at back kitchen blocked by trash can and cleaning tools. Operator removed items away from handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At back kitchen. Provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in freezer. Accumulation of grease liquid on floor behind griddle at cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee sweater, wallet and keys stored on food storage shelf with bottled dressings.
40-06-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license is expired on 02/01/2025.
50-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. A box of plastic forks and spoons stored on floor under cash register. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A few cases of plastic bottled sodas stored on floor at front service area. 2 soda syrup boxes stored on floor at back kitchen.
08B-47-4
64
Jun 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented can 3 Oregon trail cranberry cans 1 tuna can
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at both hand washing sinks.
31B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo boxes packaged on floor in prep area
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over cut washed lettuce manager removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
70
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Not observed **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over ready to eat produce in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Still observed **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
86
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
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. Unable to located employee certificates.
53B-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over ready to eat produce in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
74
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over chocolate chip cookie box walk in freezer employee 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser white bottle not layered.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink in walk in cooler next to restaurant food employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Roast beef in prep sink. Employee turned on water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Tomatoes unwashed over ready to eat onions walk in cooler
08B-17-4
58
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked Philly meat 82 f cooked at 11:30 am took temperature at 152 f at 1:50 pm did not cool from 135 f to 70 f two hours only temperature taken by operator was after it was finished cooking.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler make table Cold holding: cheese 44 f cheese 44 operator placed in freezer 2nd temp 43 f **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked Philly meat 82 f cooked at 11:30 am took temperature at 152 f at 1:50 pm did not cool from 135 f to 70 f two hours only temperature taken by operator was after it was finished cooking.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched shirt and put gloves on no hand washing.
12A-09-4
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 being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Plastic wrap covering cooling beef in pan
03D-15-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hat on Prep table by meat slicer employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken boxes in walk in freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
39
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cut Tomatoes date marked 03/21. Manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cut Tomatoes date marked 03/21. Manager discarded. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at sandwich prep coolers soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by prep area blocked. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on dry storage shelf next to chips. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from grill.
29-49-6
55
Dec 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (45F - Cold Holding); deli Beef (46F - Cold Holding); ham (44F - Cold Holding) operator iced down all items and will monitor temperature throughout the day. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Missing above walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Capriotti's Sandwich Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Capriotti's Sandwich Shop on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Capriotti's Sandwich Shop?
Across the inspection record, “unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Capriotti's Sandwich Shop.
How does Capriotti's Sandwich Shop compare to other restaurants in Odessa?
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Odessa average of 73.
Has Capriotti's Sandwich Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Capriotti's Sandwich Shop have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Capriotti's Sandwich Shop 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 Capriotti's Sandwich Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.
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