The Sandwich Spot
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
78
Score
The Sandwich Spot has been inspected 10 times since 2022. On Oct 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens”, which has been cited four times.
The Sandwich Spot's latest score of 78 falls below the Zephyrhills average of 83. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler at front counter and the bottom of the reach in freezer next to the 3c sink soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef in reach in freezer sliced 10-18-25 not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Owner removed employee drink from reach in freezer in ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
78
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Jan 23, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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/. Observed additional hand sink on cook line. Ice machine removed and self serve soda station with ice maker is in dining room. Observed back hallway with garage door and no drop ceiling. No food being stored in hallway. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: Spoke to Cindy in plan review, nothing has been received at this time. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Nov 17, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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/. Observed additional hand sink on cook line. Ice machine removed and self serve soda station with ice maker is in dining room. Observed back hallway with garage door and no drop ceiling. No food being stored in hallway. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Operators thermometer was at 40f. Recalibrated in oce water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-06-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed garage door in back hallway not sealed off **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic forks stored with tongs up. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
74
Sep 20, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap in the roller garage door that has gaps on the side of the doors. No bugs or vermin present at time of inspection. Operator has tried to seal gaps with foam pieces and spray foam. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
95
Jul 17, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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/. Observed storage area for food and single service items in room with a garage style door not fully enclosed in electrical room hall with mop sink and water heater. Operator stated that they plan to remove the items from the area and store in an approved location in the establishment. Operator had tried to seal off room where light enters through the garage door. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap in the roller garage door that has gaps on the side of the doors. No bugs or vermin present at time of inspection. Operator has tried to seal gaps with foam pieces and spray foam. **Warning**
35B-01-4
86
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade with debris - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Observed the can opener blade with debris on the blade. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the white cutting board with excessive grooves on the board. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Observed cutting board with excessive grooves on the board. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
86
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade with debris
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the current license not displayed. Expired 2-1-23.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the white cutting board with excessive grooves on the board. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
74
Aug 30, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap in the roller garage door that has gaps on the side of the door allowing bugs inside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottled water stored on the floor.Owner moved the water. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the cutting board on the sandwich station with excessive grooves making it hard to clean.
14-09-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Sandwich Spot last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Sandwich Spot on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Sandwich Spot?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Sandwich Spot.
How does The Sandwich Spot compare to other restaurants in Zephyrhills?
The Sandwich Spot most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Zephyrhills average of 83.
Has The Sandwich Spot's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Sandwich Spot have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Sandwich Spot 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 The Sandwich Spot inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Sandwich Spot is inspected around three times per year on average.
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