Jc's Sandwich
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Jc's Sandwich 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 26, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “no soap provided at handwash sink”, which has been cited five times.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Jc's Sandwich is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep table near office. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
82
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: cooked beef 53 F, Per operator cooked beef was in reach in cooler over night and is unaware when items went out of temperature. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cooked beef 53 F, cooked pork 51 F, cooked red beans 48 F, Per operator cooked beef was in reach in cooler over night and is unaware when items went out of temperature. Cooked pork and red beans were it on counter 1 hours prior. Operator put items in reach in freezer to bring back down to temperature. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal sponge in Handwash sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. **Warning**
05-10-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep table near office. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
05-09-4
43
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Operator cracked raw shell egg with out changing gloves or washing hands.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge in handwash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. White bowl in bulk bread crumbs.
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Large cuts for bread.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee only has sanitize bay filled while washing dishes at time of inspection. Operator had employee fill all 3 bays in correct order at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.
23-03-4
43
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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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 of kitchen near steam table.
08A-20-5
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. Scoop in handwash sink at front counter.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees working at time of inspection.
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk water on floor in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in bulk rice.
10-01-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open water bottle in reach in cooler in kitchen.
12B-13-4
52
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw bacon over unwashed lettuce in reach in cooler. 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.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsing cup in handwash sink at front counter.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottles on prep table in kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes with only sanitizer bay set up. Spoke with operator about proper dish washing procedures.
16-13-5
64
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Dec 1, 2023
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 sausage over cut ham in reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sponge in handwash sink at front counter. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink. Employee provided a5 time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bread crumbs.
14-01-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle in reach in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
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Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Chicken in reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-02: **Time Extended**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-02: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-02: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler over food for establishment. Reach in cooler near sandwich press station in back kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-02: **Time Extended**
08B-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-02: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
67
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Chicken in reach in freezer. **Warning**
02C-04-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler over food for establishment. Reach in cooler near sandwich press station in back kitchen. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on prep table in kitchen. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
58
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back prep room **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At room temperature, removed and placed in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jc's Sandwich last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jc's Sandwich on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jc's Sandwich?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Jc's Sandwich.
How does Jc's Sandwich compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Jc's Sandwich most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Jc's Sandwich's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jc's Sandwich have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jc's Sandwich 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 Jc's Sandwich inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jc's Sandwich is inspected around three times per year on average.
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