SOUTH TAMPA SANDWICH SHOP AND RESTAURANT LLC
6241 South Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, Florida, 33611
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/27/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed table mounted can opener soiled with old food debris at time of inspection. Operator had employee clean can opener during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/27/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/10/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.observed togo "clam shell" containers stored on floor in back storage room. Operator moved during inspection Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed proteins stored in plastic togo bags in reach-in freezer in back storage room during inspection. Repeat Violation
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed bag of raw chicken sitting over container of raw beef during inspection. Operator place chicken on lower shelf Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach and Ajax stored on table near where food was being prepped at time of inspection
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wash cloth hanging on hand wash sink during inspection.
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser empty at front line hand wash sink at time of inspection. Other hand wash sinks available in establishment.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/10/2024 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/26/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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 phone on prep table near hand wash sink on cooks line. Repeat Violation
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in small ice machine entering kitchen
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hoods have a build up of grease on cooks line at time of inspection.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Proteins stored in freezer in plastic "thank you" togo bags in back room.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen and front cooks line stained
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/13/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights not shielded over cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Lights still need proper shield at time of callback **Time Extended**
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket during inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Wet mop stored in mop bucket at time of callback **Time Extended**
- 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/. Counter added with 8 steam wells in dining room area along with 2 sandwich presses and reach in cooler prep area .Counter has sneeze guards . Last plan's submitted 11/08/2014. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Spoke with operator about Log No. HQ-24-2481 operator received a deficiency letter. More details will need to be provided. Sink placed in new area at time of callback. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/14/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on cooks line on prep table during inspection next to handwash sink Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil on floor during inspection. Warning
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights not shielded over cooks line. Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks in cooler next to customer food. Operator removed drinks. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in rich in cooler rusted in back store room. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket during inspection. Warning
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at beginning of inspection at 10ppm chlorine. Operator reset to 100ppm chlorine during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook go from one task, remove gloves and then try to put on gloves without washing hands. Spoke with cook and they washed their hands before putting on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink blocked by milk crates beginning of inspection. Cooks line handwash sink had empty can in. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site 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/. Counter added with 8 steam wells in dining room area along with 2 sandwich presses and reach in cooler prep area .Counter has sneeze guards . Last plan's submitted 11/08/2014. Warning
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser on cooks line needs battery replaced at time of inspection nn Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/14/2023 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).