Caribbean Sandwich Shop and Bakery
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
64
Score
The Caribbean Sandwich Shop And Bakery, located at 8240 W Waters Ave in Tampa, FL, had a moderate-risk inspection on February 23, 2026, with a score of 64. This inspection identified two major and five minor violations. Previous inspections for this café/breakfast establishment have also largely resulted in medium-risk classifications.
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Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
64
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
26
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
61
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
58
May 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
45
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
55
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
43
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
50
Violations — Feb 23, 2026 Inspection
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles In front counter area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: **Admin Complaint**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: **Admin Complaint**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved white cutting board on make line cooler adjacent to front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: **Admin Complaint**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: Dumpster lid open, dumpster is a shared community dumpster. **Admin Complaint**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed wood at front counter. Discussed with operator ways to seal. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: **Admin Complaint**
14-06-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards on make line adjacent to front counter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Manager stated they added reach in freezer in back storage area along with single service items. No plans on file to confirm equipment layout. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in front counter area with make table, juicer, display case and coffee station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: Discussed with Cynthia R. from plan review. Cynthia stated no updated plans were submitted to plan review. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
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