Great Eats Sandwich Company

6805 Benjamin Rd, Tampa, FL 33634

American

Last inspected: Mar 6, 2023

Score

High Risk

Great Eats Sandwich Company has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 6, 2023. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. The most recent inspection at Great Eats Sandwich Company is from Mar 6, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Great Eats Sandwich Company trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 6, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a large deep dent on a can of black beans at dry storage.

01B-01-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2023.

50-17-3

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled spray bottles at mop sink.

41-17-4

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-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

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.

11-26-1

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed a dented can of black beans stored with other canned food items on shelf at dry storage. Operator segregated for return. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-20-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a cup of ice coffee with no lid stored on reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. Exterior of the cooking equipments soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Sep 7, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed and rinsed knives and food containers without sanitizing. Discussed with operator.

22-45-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container of cooked hash brown (61F - Cold Holding) on cook line. Operator moved in reach-in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**

29-42-4

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

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knives and food debris in handwash sink at cook line. Operator removed knives. **Corrective Action Taken**

31A-11-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Exterior of the cooking equipments at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

33-23-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Great Eats Sandwich Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Great Eats Sandwich Company on file is from Mar 6, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Great Eats Sandwich Company?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Great Eats Sandwich Company.

How does Great Eats Sandwich Company compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Great Eats Sandwich Company most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Great Eats Sandwich Company's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Great Eats Sandwich Company have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Great Eats Sandwich Company means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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