PALM AVE SANDWICH SHOP

2002 North Nebraska Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33602
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10725672

  • 14-22-4:Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment soiled
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled

Inspection Date: 11/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8725857

  • 14-22-4:Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment and behind equipment
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic bottles on floor
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator added more bleach Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener, inside Reach in cooler.

Inspection Date: 5/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8641458

  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **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. Multiple items not date marked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8571393

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Sink not draining properly plug stuck inside. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Operator states the manager took it but has not received it yet 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. Multiple items not date marked. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8571335

  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In dry bins Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit not available, employee states they don't have one. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **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. No items date marked Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8347435

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In dry bins Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment soiled Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 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 beef. Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit not available, employee states they don't have one. Repeat Violation 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. No items date marked 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