Leonardo Sandwich Shop

7730 Palm River Rd, Tampa, FL 33619

American

Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025

Score

High Risk

Leonardo Sandwich Shop has been inspected six times since 2023. On Oct 23, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited four times.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Leonardo Sandwich Shop's 43 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Per operator all 12 raw shell eggs were from operators home. Discussed proper food storage with operator.

01B-04-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: raw shell eggs 67 F, raw beef 70 F, Per operator items have been out for 2 hours. Operator put beef in reach in cooler.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle conducted food preparation, food storage or other food activity in a private home. See stop sale. Per operator all 12 raw shell eggs were from operators home. Discussed proper food storage with operator. **Admin Complaint**

01A-04-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over Muenster cheese in reach in cooler. Employee relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator washed hands in 3 compartment sink.

12A-03-4

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

22-02-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

10-08-5

Apr 29, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over Muenster cheese in reach in cooler. Operator did not relocate.

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cut Muenster 62 F, cooked chicken 60 F Operator put in reach in cooler at time of inspection. Per operator items were made at 4 am but used throughout day. **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

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

22-02-4

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.

40-06-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board.

14-09-4

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 if scoop in kitchen.

10-01-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in kitchen.

12B-07-4

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

May 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cooked chicken in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: **Time Extended**

08A-05-6

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. Chicken in reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: **Time Extended**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-01: **Time Extended**

22-02-4

Apr 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cooked chicken in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards 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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken in reach in cooler. **Warning**

02C-02-5

Aug 24, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Leonardo Sandwich Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Leonardo Sandwich Shop on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Leonardo Sandwich Shop?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Leonardo Sandwich Shop.

How does Leonardo Sandwich Shop compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Leonardo Sandwich Shop most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Leonardo Sandwich Shop's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Leonardo Sandwich Shop have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Leonardo Sandwich Shop 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.

How often is Leonardo Sandwich Shop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Leonardo Sandwich Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.

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