Gulf Coast Sourdough Sandwich House
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
82
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Gulf Coast Sourdough Sandwich House stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 16, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “no soap provided at handwash sink”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Gulf Coast Sourdough Sandwich House on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
82
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wash hands then touch sink nozzles prior to drying hands. Educated employee on proper hand washing practices **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. feta cheese (44F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (45F - Cold Holding); sliced deli meat (45F - Cold Holding) employee placing items on ice. Discussed callback date with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wire scrubbed stored inside of Hand washing sink in main kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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/. Observed tuff shed outside near mop sink with two stand up refrigerators with milk, mozzarella cheese, sourdough bread, and deli meats. Discussed callback date with operator. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink near 3 compartment sink. Employee replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 expired certificate for Zachary Lief-Paul **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed add on storage area not included on plans with 2 stand up coolers with milk, mozzarella cheese, deli meats, and single service items. **Admin Complaint**
08B-42-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink on top of reach in cooler next to a tray of cookies. Observed employee drinks on prep table with canola oil. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on top of reach in cooler **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing sandwiches with no beard guard. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to food containers on shelf across from 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
16-46-4
35
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On rack with Extra Virgin Olive Oil **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Near 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Long ponytails
13-02-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front kitchen area
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
64
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. Orange Juice and Apple Juice in glass reach-in-cooler self served and labeled correctly. See Stop Sale.
01B-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fly Bys stuffed homemade bread with cooked vegetables, pepperoni, cheese, vegan ingredients, eggs, meatballs and breaded chicken. In hot box front kitchen counter at 124 and 128. Placing in time as a public health control form **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. Orange Juice and Apple Juice in glass reach-in-cooler self served and labeled correctly. See Stop Sale.
01A-05-4
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
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled bottle on cooksline **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
52
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
90
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink had incorrect sanitizer for dishes. Operator change sanitizer to chlorine 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut leafy greens 49 F. Placing on time as a public health control form **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop and yellow mop bucket is blocking hand sink near 3 compartment sink **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near 3 compartment sink and kitchen hand sink **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Near 3 compartment sink **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Customer had a dog in restaurant customer service area. **Warning**
35A-01-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Package bread pudding and commercial juice poured in individual plastic containers for self service are not date marked. **Warning**
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In metal container on side of oven **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No quaternary testing strips. **Warning**
16-32-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Daniel Santiago Samantha Facciola Managers **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen door **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Near 3 compartment sink **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle on cooksline near bread rack not labeled **Warning**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gulf Coast Sourdough Sandwich House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gulf Coast Sourdough Sandwich House on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gulf Coast Sourdough Sandwich House?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gulf Coast Sourdough Sandwich House.
How does Gulf Coast Sourdough Sandwich House compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Gulf Coast Sourdough Sandwich House most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Gulf Coast Sourdough Sandwich House's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Gulf Coast Sourdough Sandwich House have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gulf Coast Sourdough Sandwich House means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Gulf Coast Sourdough Sandwich House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gulf Coast Sourdough Sandwich House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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