Patty's Cafeteria and Sandwich Shop
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
58
Score
Patty's Cafeteria and Sandwich Shop appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 24, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.
When inspectors have written things up, “no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
By comparison, the average Plant City facility scores 81, putting Patty's Cafeteria and Sandwich Shop on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
5
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Eggs cooked to order on menu. Printed and posted advisory. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Change of ownership. Back room by three compartment sink has 2 additional prep tables with electric cookers Back water heater room has equipment storage and 2 chest freezers. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made. 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/. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab n go pastries by front counter. **Warning**
02D-03-4
58
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich make line: salami (49F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone (49F - Cold Holding). Had manager adjust pans to prevent warm air from surrounding pans, and close lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink. Manager refilled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several containers of sauces and soup in reach in cooler not dated
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple pans of sauces and meats in storage cooler not covered
08B-12-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In sandwich make line cooler. Manager will order replacement
05-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket loose on sandwich make line lid
14-11-5
61
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical 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. Manager answered cellphone and prepared food order without washing hands. Educated on proper handwashing
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich make line: cut ham (47F - Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage patty (49F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (48F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
74
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen and dish area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
95
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on wall by hand sink. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed pack of raw beef stored over cooked pastries in reach in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Or soap at hand sink **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen and dish area **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed manager cup on prep table next to bowl of tomatoes **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
55
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
90
Feb 1, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic containers **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken salad
02C-02-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Patty's Cafeteria and Sandwich Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Patty's Cafeteria and Sandwich Shop on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Patty's Cafeteria and Sandwich Shop?
Across the inspection record, “no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Patty's Cafeteria and Sandwich Shop.
How does Patty's Cafeteria and Sandwich Shop compare to other restaurants in Plant City?
Patty's Cafeteria and Sandwich Shop most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Plant City average of 81.
Has Patty's Cafeteria and Sandwich Shop's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Patty's Cafeteria and Sandwich Shop have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Patty's Cafeteria and Sandwich Shop 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 Patty's Cafeteria and Sandwich Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Patty's Cafeteria and Sandwich Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.
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