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CARLOS SANDWICH SHOP

With 8 inspections documented, CARLOS SANDWICH SHOP maintains a 2.4/5 food safety rating in TAMPA. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file

East Columbus Drive
Tampa, Florida, 33619
Tampa Heights
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/15/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13540573

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in cooler in kitchen.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw pork on floor in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Croutons in MSG container.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked bacon in reach in cooler. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic tray over Handwash sink in kitchen. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 pork and multiple items in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

10/6/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10928082

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 3 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Water softener salt pellets on floor. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Guava pastries in walk in freezer.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 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 pork and multiple items in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

3/14/2025· 12mo ago

Visit ID: 10733619

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 4 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets on storage shelf with food for establishment.
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop in cooked ground beef. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cooked goat in crab meat container.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cut peppers in reach in cooler. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 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 goat and multiple items in reach in cooler.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid at 3 compartment sink.

12/3/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8724469

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 2 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at sandwich station.
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop in ground beef.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw fish in reach in cooler operator relocated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup and dish in handwash sink. Operator removed at time of inspection l Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

4/22/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8643115

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on shelf over two compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**

3/29/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8522050

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on shelf over two compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked beef in reach in cooler over. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expiration 3-4-24 ServSafe. Warning
  • 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. Pork in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

12/11/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8521454

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork, black beans and rice in reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: **Time Extended**

10/10/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8345912

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 7 int, 4 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on reach in cooler cutting board at front if cooks line. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Margarine and fish on floor in walk in freezer. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on handwash sink next to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork in reach in cooler. Operator relocated to avoid cross contamination. Corrected On-Site 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. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rice in handwash sink next to three compartment sink. Operator removed at time of handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation 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
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to two compartment sink. Operator provided at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. Pork, black beans and rice in reach in cooler. Warning
  • 53B-05-5: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