Lonni's Sandwiches
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, Lonni's Sandwiches has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 24, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited five times.
Compared to other St. Petersburg restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. 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
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer bucket testing at 500+ PPM. Manager diluted chemical and quaternary sanitizer now testing at 200 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained white cutting boards on reach in deli cooler.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit not observed.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with yellow substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved white cutting boards on reach in deli cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
64
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Yellow cutting board in front counter area grooved. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
95
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting on prep table has grooved cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
95
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
52
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In upright glass reach in cooler behind front counter: American cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (48F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler behind front counter has built up food debris. Sandwich press behind front counter has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink behind front counter blocked by trash can. Manager removed trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar removed from its original container and not labeled in rear prep area. Manager labeled appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling in rear hallway leading to alleyway with dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes stored in floor of rear storage area by upright freezers.
25-05-4
58
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live fly in front counter area not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In upright glass reach in cooler behind front counter: American cheese (47F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding) Manager placed items on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards have built up food debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank next to soda cans in rear storage area not properly secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling in rear hallway with condensation dripping onto floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food is properly identified, but stored above food to be served to the public. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Spatula used to flip sandwiches stored underneath sandwich press. Manager removed and cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
45
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep line: American cheese (48F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding) operator put items on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in unisex restroom only reaches 84 F after running for more than 3 minutes. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in rear kitchen area has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like debris.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling area in rear hallway leading out to back door. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. No self closing door on rear unisex restroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes stored on floor of hallway area.
25-05-4
55
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs stored with cut leafy greens in rear upright single door reach in cooler. Operator rearranged reach in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in unisex restroom.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in kitchen prep area has built up food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in unisex restroom only reaches 87 F.
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling area in rear pass through to alley way.
36-32-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler at front counter underneath microwave have built up food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Dressing containers being used to store iced tea. Advised containers are single use only.
25-32-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
32-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lonni's Sandwiches last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lonni's Sandwiches on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lonni's Sandwiches?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Lonni's Sandwiches.
How does Lonni's Sandwiches compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Lonni's Sandwiches most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Lonni's Sandwiches' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lonni's Sandwiches have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lonni's Sandwiches 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 Lonni's Sandwiches inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lonni's Sandwiches is inspected around two times per year on average.
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