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CARIBBEAN SANDWICH SHOP AND BAKERY

Food safety records indicate CARIBBEAN SANDWICH SHOP AND BAKERY in TAMPA has 7 inspections with a 1.9/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 7 reports on file

West Waters Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33634
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/23/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13597325

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 5 basic

  • 36-37-5: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 front counter area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: Admin Complaint
  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: Admin Complaint
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved white cutting board on make line cooler adjacent to front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: Admin Complaint
  • 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: Dumpster lid open, dumpster is a shared community dumpster. Admin Complaint
  • 14-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed wood at front counter. Discussed with operator ways to seal. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards on make line adjacent to front counter Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: Admin Complaint
  • 51-16-7: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/. Manager stated they added reach in freezer in back storage area along with single service items. No plans on file to confirm equipment layout. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in front counter area with make table, juicer, display case and coffee station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: Discussed with Cynthia R. from plan review. Cynthia stated no updated plans were submitted to plan review. Admin Complaint

12/16/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10875470

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 6 int, 9 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles In front counter area. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved white cutting board on make line cooler adjacent to front counter. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observe purse on soda under front counter. Manager moved item. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In woman's restroom. Operator posted sign Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed multiple drinks in back reach in cooler by deli meats. Manager put items in separate container. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed wood at front counter. Discussed with operator ways to seal. Warning
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed manager crack shelled eggs with gloved hands. Then proceeded to handle clean tongs and spatulas with out changing gloves and washing hands. Educated operator. They then changed gloves and washed hands **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 01B-19-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. Operator verified they received bag of shredded mozzarella cheese on Friday . Operator not sure when bag was torn open. Stop sale issued. Warning
  • 02C-03-5: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. Operator verified they received bag of shredded mozzarella cheese on Friday . Operator not sure when bag was torn open. Stop sale issued. Warning
  • 11-27-4: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. Emailed copy to operator. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards on make line adjacent to front counter Warning
  • 51-16-7: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/. Manager stated they added reach in freezer in back storage area along with single service items. No plans on file to confirm equipment layout. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in front counter area with make table, juicer, display case and coffee station. Warning
  • 22-38-5:Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator stated they ran out of bleach they usually use and is on order. Operator went to store to get bleach. Operator came back with bleach approved for food contact surfaces. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
  • 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Safe staff certificate missing food manager name and certificate number. Manager filled in information. Corrected On-Site Warning

2/11/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8992684

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table. Employee removed Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar not labeled on shelf above hand sink in dish area. Employee labeled Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ham in reachin cooler on cookline. Employee placed on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cup stored in hand sink. Employee removed Corrected On-Site
  • 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Sandwich press machine stored on prep counter.

10/1/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8774642

Met Inspection Standards

4 int, 3 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in dry food storage room. Repeat Violation
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from faucet in handwash sink at kitchen.
  • 11-27-4: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
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A container stored in handwash sink to catch dripping water from faucet at kitchen. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's restroom. No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked diced steak.

5/30/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8642110

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Ice buildup in chest freezer in dry storage room, caused lid can not completely closed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
  • 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4: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 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**

3/28/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8522203

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 3 int, 4 basic

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dry storage room. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Ice buildup in chest freezer in dry storage room, caused lid can not completely closed. Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. Warning
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans of black bean dented on brims. Warning
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handled cash payment at cash register, then returned to work with food without replace her gloves and wash hands. Warning
  • 11-27-4: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
  • 53B-01-5: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
  • 11-26-1: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

10/10/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8373739

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at restroom.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sliced steak stored over sliced ham and chorizo in reach-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs then handled clean plate with the same gloves. Discussed with operator about proper gloves changing and handwash procedures, employee washed hands and replaced gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-27-4: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 by email. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation