South Tampa Sandwich Shop and Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
70
Score
South Tampa Sandwich Shop and Restaurant has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 2, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about four violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed acetaminophen bottle stored on shelf with clean plate ware and single service items.
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked beef and chicken in reach in cooler by back door at time of inspection. Employee moved eggs to lower shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottles on cooks line in kitchen.
02D-01-5
70
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hand wash soap stored on shelf next to onions at time of inspection.
41-10-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened and labeled employee water bottle stored in reach in cooler next to main cook line at time of inspection.
12B-13-4
82
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed table mounted can opener soiled with old food debris at time of inspection. Operator had employee clean can opener during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
90
Jul 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Proteins stored in freezer in plastic "thank you" togo bags in back room.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen and front cooks line stained
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 near hand wash sink on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in small ice machine entering kitchen
10-08-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hoods have a build up of grease on cooks line at time of inspection.
36-50-4
67
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. Counter added with 8 steam wells in dining room area along with 2 sandwich presses and reach in cooler prep area .Counter has sneeze guards . Last plan's submitted 11/08/2014. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Spoke with operator about Log No. HQ-24-2481 operator received a deficiency letter. More details will need to be provided. Sink placed in new area at time of callback. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights not shielded over cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Lights still need proper shield at time of callback **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket during inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Wet mop stored in mop bucket at time of callback **Time Extended**
42-01-4
82
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook go from one task, remove gloves and then try to put on gloves without washing hands. Spoke with cook and they washed their hands before putting on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at beginning of inspection at 10ppm chlorine. Operator reset to 100ppm chlorine during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink blocked by milk crates beginning of inspection. Cooks line handwash sink had empty can in. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser on cooks line needs battery replaced at time of inspection nn **Warning**
31B-06-4
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/. Counter added with 8 steam wells in dining room area along with 2 sandwich presses and reach in cooler prep area .Counter has sneeze guards . Last plan's submitted 11/08/2014. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on cooks line on prep table during inspection next to handwash sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil on floor during inspection. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights not shielded over cooks line. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks in cooler next to customer food. Operator removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in rich in cooler rusted in back store room. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket during inspection. **Warning**
42-01-4
41
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
37
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Empanda 117 **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards, can opener **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hose and brushes stored in handsink by dish room **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Not consistent **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink on cooks line. 60 days warning **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small plastic container in salt **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was South Tampa Sandwich Shop and Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at South Tampa Sandwich Shop and Restaurant on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at South Tampa Sandwich Shop and Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at South Tampa Sandwich Shop and Restaurant.
How does South Tampa Sandwich Shop and Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
South Tampa Sandwich Shop and Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has South Tampa Sandwich Shop and Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at South Tampa Sandwich Shop and Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at South Tampa Sandwich Shop and Restaurant 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 South Tampa Sandwich Shop and Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, South Tampa Sandwich Shop and Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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