Carlos Sandwich Shop
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Carlos Sandwich Shop, the earliest from 2023. Carlos Sandwich Shop was last inspected on Jan 15, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ready-to-eat”, showing up five times.
Carlos Sandwich Shop's latest score of 58 falls below the Tampa average of 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
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 cooked bacon in reach in cooler. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic tray over Handwash sink in kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork and multiple items in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in cooler in kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw pork on floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Croutons in MSG container.
25-32-4
58
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork and multiple items in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Guava pastries in walk in freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water softener salt pellets on floor. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
70
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cut peppers in reach in cooler. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked goat and multiple items in reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid at 3 compartment sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets on storage shelf with food for establishment.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop in cooked ground beef. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cooked goat in crab meat container.
25-32-4
52
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on shelf over two compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
86
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork in reach in cooler. Operator relocated to avoid cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rice in handwash sink next to three compartment sink. Operator removed at time of handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to two compartment sink. Operator provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. Pork, black beans and rice in reach in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on reach in cooler cutting board at front if cooks line. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Margarine and fish on floor in walk in freezer. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on handwash sink next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
35
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs over unwashed tomatoes in reach in cooler near walk in freezer. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
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. Dishes in handwash sink near three compartment sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid at three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pork on floor in walk in freezer. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on prep table in kitchen. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
21-12-4
55
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carlos Sandwich Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carlos Sandwich Shop on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carlos Sandwich Shop?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Carlos Sandwich Shop.
How does Carlos Sandwich Shop compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Carlos Sandwich Shop most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Carlos Sandwich Shop's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Carlos Sandwich Shop have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Carlos 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 Carlos Sandwich Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Carlos Sandwich Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.
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