Triana Caribbean Sandwish Shop
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
86
Score
Triana Caribbean Sandwish Shop has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 5, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “ready-to-eat” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Triana Caribbean Sandwish Shop on the better side of that line. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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/. Most current plan available from 2017. 2 Reach in cooler located next to front doors to establishment. A Reach in cooler and panini press move into kitchen, adjacent to Employee handwash sink. Ice machine next to Employee handwash sink. 2 Reach in chest freezers adde in kitchen, located next to 4 top range and entrance to kitchen/bar area. Employee toilet turned into dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: Call back not yet due until 2/1/2026. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Called plan review , no plans have been submitted at time of inspection, Administrative Complaint Per supervisor Tracy B **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Located in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Located in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
86
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operator failed to notify the division after sustaining damage from a fire. Fire damage to mop sink closet located at back exterior of establishment. Fire damaged water heater, no hot water available to all Employee handwash sinks and three compartment sink. Operator contacted fire marshall, incident # 25-55619. Discussed with operator to also inform DBPR for fire damage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
51-02-4
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/. Most current plan available from 2017. 2 Reach in cooler located next to front doors to establishment. A Reach in cooler and panini press move into kitchen, adjacent to Employee handwash sink. Ice machine next to Employee handwash sink. 2 Reach in chest freezers adde in kitchen, located next to 4 top range and entrance to kitchen/bar area. Employee toilet turned into dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: Call back not yet due until 2/1/2026. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Located in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 Multiple items for self service not labeled. Flan, frozen empanadas, sausage, frozen juice, pastales, plantains with ground beef. Located in 2 dining room Reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-11: **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
61
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over raw beef. Raw chicken and raw beef stored over cooked pork and chicken. Operator relocated all items to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operator failed to notify the division after sustaining damage from a fire. Fire damage to mop sink closet located at back exterior of establishment. Fire damaged water heater, no hot water available to all Employee handwash sinks and three compartment sink. Operator contacted fire marshall, incident # 25-55619. Discussed with operator to also inform DBPR for fire damage. **Warning**
51-02-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink, due to a recent fire that damaged the hot water heater. Operator currently washing food contact equipment and utensils by boiling water on range top. Hot water is poured into the three compartment sink for washing. Hot water temperature currently at 76F. **Warning**
27-06-4
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/. Most current plan available from 2017. 2 Reach in cooler located next to front doors to establishment. A Reach in cooler and panini press move into kitchen, adjacent to Employee handwash sink. Ice machine next to Employee handwash sink. 2 Reach in chest freezers adde in kitchen, located next to 4 top range and entrance to kitchen/bar area. Employee toilet turned into dry storage. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for undercooked eggs. Operator posted a consumer advisory during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink, due to a recent fire that damaged the hot water heater. Operator currently washing hands by boiling water on range top. A take-out container is used to scoop out hot water and mixed with cold water to wash hands. Hot water temperature currently at 76F. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Microwave plate stored inside Employee handwash sink located next to three compartment sink. Operator removed plate from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Open water bottle on front line prep table. 3 open beverages without lid on dry storage shelf over a bag of rice. Operator removed beverages at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 3 cases of frying oil store on floor in storage room. **Warning**
08B-38-4
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 Multiple items for self service not labeled. Flan, frozen empanadas, sausage, frozen juice, pastales, plantains with ground beef. Located in 2 dining room Reach in coolers. **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink, due to a recent fire that damaged the hot water heater. Operator currently washing floors by boiling water on range top. Hot water is poured into mop bucket and mixed with chlorine. Hot water temperature currently at 76F. **Warning**
27-10-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Located in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
29
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat chicken. Operator rearranged to gain compliance **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drinking glass in hand wash sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line hold food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in food prep area
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Black cutting board behind bar grooved
14-09-4
64
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Glass cup in handwash sink near ice machine.
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. Cooked chicken in reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut tomatoes in reach in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
22-20-5
67
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2024 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. Provided a copy by email. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
78
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
90
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hot dogs in main reach in cooler. **Warning**
02C-03-5
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cooking Pans inside of the hand washing sink cooks line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. Printed for manger and employee to sign **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork main reach in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On cooks line **Warning**
31B-04-4
52
May 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef chicken raw over ready to eat pork reach in cooler main cooler silver door. Operator put in proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine
16-37-1
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. The bathrooms in the back kitchen shown on plans of 2017 have been changed to a dry storage room with can goods. Ice machine was inside the kitchen than moved to outside of the restaurant. In the bar a portable ice machine scooping for drinks was added in bar. Did not observe hand washing sink only three compartment sink but less than 10 feet away from bar with no door in between. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ham cooked rice cooked beans made on Sunday. Main silver reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
55
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
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. Ice machine added to back outside with a overhead ice machine is fully closed with a lock. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken soup in reach in cooler on prep line. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar area
51-11-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under hand washing sink. **Warning**
36-22-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Triana Caribbean Sandwish Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Triana Caribbean Sandwish Shop on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Triana Caribbean Sandwish Shop?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Triana Caribbean Sandwish Shop.
How does Triana Caribbean Sandwish Shop compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Triana Caribbean Sandwish Shop most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Triana Caribbean Sandwish Shop's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Triana Caribbean Sandwish Shop have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Triana Caribbean Sandwish Shop 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 Triana Caribbean Sandwish Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Triana Caribbean Sandwish Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.
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