COCO'S SANDWICH SHOP

Hemlock Street
Tampa, Florida, 33605
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10813747

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine outside. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of reach in cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid at mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8894219

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine outside. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of reach in cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees jacket on slicer.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw fish thawing in pot of water on top of 3 compartment sink.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 9 rodent droppings on floor in outside dry storage area. Employee removed,cleaned and sanitized area at of inspection. Admin Complaint
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in handwash sink.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid at mop sink.

Inspection Date: 9/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8734221

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 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 hat and keys on shelf over reach in cooler.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked rice in walk in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Coffee cups in handwash sink at front counter.
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at handwash sink at front counter.
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at handwash sink near back door.

Inspection Date: 5/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8545876

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bleach and metal sponge in handwash sink near three compartment sink.

Inspection Date: 1/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8545184

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended**
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee put wet wiping cloth in handwash sink near back door of kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-05: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8355891

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in ice. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating on prep table in kitchen. 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. Speaker on bulk sugar in kitchen. Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in bulk sugar. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over hashbrowns in reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee put wet wiping cloth in handwash sink near back door of kitchen. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near back door of kitchen. Operator provided at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site 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
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near back door of kitchen. Operator provided at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning