CARIBBEAN SANDWICH SHOP AND BAKERY
West Waters Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33634
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/11/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/11/2025 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/1/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 5/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/30/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/28/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/10/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/10/2023 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).