WEST TAMPA SANDWICH SHOP
3904 North Armenia Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33607
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/8/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple cracked/broken containers holding food in walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spatula and scrubbing pad stored in handwash sink by three-compartments sink at kitchen. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: Ice cubes in handwash sink at front service area. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/8/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/4/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple cracked/broken containers holding food in walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at front counter - Cold Holding: sliced ham 51 F, sliced white cheese 52 F, sliced yellow cheese 51 F, pulled pork 50 F, Reach-in cooler at cook line - Cold Holding: sausage link 51 F, diced tomato 47 F, sliced ham 49 F, sliced cheese 49 F. Employee placed ice bags on food and moved some items to walk-in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spatula and scrubbing pad stored in handwash sink by three-compartments sink at kitchen. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 7 employees working at time of inspection. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/4/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/5/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
13
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. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected observed employee remove Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on storage shelf
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of pickles stored on floor in back Kitchen Corrected -observed employee place on shelf Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine on service line next to espresso machine Corrected observed employee remove handle from ice Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on fryer handles Corrected observed employee remove Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed serving utensil stored in water temped at 132F on cookline Corrected observed employee discard water Corrected On-Site
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Vigo chicken stock containers reused. Repeat Violation
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed several food items stored in non food grade bags in walkin cooler and walk-in freezer
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over milk Observed raw chicken stored over cooked pork Corrected -observed employee remove and place on bottom shelf Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (45 - Cold Holding) in reachin cooler on service line Corrective action observed employee place on ice **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed Cuban sandwiches with no time mark on service line Observed employee place time mark on Cuban sandwiches Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Flex Seal stored above food items on storage shelf adjacent to back door Corrected -observed employee discard Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with rust and old food debris on back prep table adjacent to back door Observed employee place in dish area to be cleaned **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/5/2024 revealed 13 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 5/10/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: **Time Extended**
- 25-32-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Vigo chicken stock containers reused. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled condiments located on shelf beneath cashier counter. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deli slicer in back prep kitchen requires cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: **Time Extended**
- 02C-04-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Soups. Discussed proper date marking with operator. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-10: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/10/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 5/8/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container without handle in flour bin used as scoop. Located on food cart next to fire suppression system in back kitchen area. Operator removed container during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site 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. Personal cell phone on fire suppression system over food cart with food. Operator corrected at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickle bucket on floor in back kitchen area. Located beneath microwave next to fire suppression system. Operator corrected at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Vigo chicken stock containers reused. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled condiments located on shelf beneath cashier counter. Repeat Violation
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on fire suppression system over food cart with food. Operator removed medication during time of inspection.
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee corrected at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly observed in dining room.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cheese stored in shopping bags in walk in cooler. Operator placed cheese in hotel pans. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage links 56F, chorizo 52F at 9:14am. Retemped both at 41F at 11:18am. ham 44F, sliced tomato 45F, cut lettuce 47F, tuna salad 46F discussed with operator to put time as a public health control or maintain reach in cooler at 41F or lower. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. grits 119F; oatmeal (104F)
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deli slicer in back prep kitchen requires cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ more than 4 food handling employees. Certified food manager arrived shortly after beginning of inspection. Discussed that there needs to be a certified food manager present when 4 or more employees are engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Soups. Discussed proper date marking with operator. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/8/2024 revealed 15 total violations (6 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/1/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle used as scoop in sugar container.
- 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 stored on sandwich prep table at front area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor in walk in cooler . Repeat Violation
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Vigo chicken stock containers reused. Repeat Violation
- 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls in dry storage area with exposed drywall.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers not labeled. Repeat Violation
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm of chlorine in three compartment sink, corrected to 100 ppm of chlorine . Corrected On-Site
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placing gloves on with no prior hand washing, corrected action taken inspector discussed with employee proper hand washing when changing gloves . **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sandwich press irons stored in employee hand wash sink next three compartment sink. Corrected , employee removed irons during inspection. Corrected On-Site 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 rice, cooked pork, all held over 24 hrs not date marked. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2023 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).