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GULF COAST SOURDOUGH SANDWICH HOUSE

6703 N FLORIDA AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33604

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 3, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3606041
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10891860
DBPR license3918836

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#6High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wash hands then touch sink nozzles prior to drying hands. Educated employee on proper hand washing practices **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. feta cheese (44F – Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (45F – Cold Holding); sliced deli meat (45F – Cold Holding) employee placing items on ice. Discussed callback date with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 5

#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wire scrubbed stored inside of Hand washing sink in main kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate51-16-7

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/. Observed tuff shed outside near mop sink with two stand up refrigerators with milk, mozzarella cheese, sourdough bread, and deli meats. Discussed callback date with operator. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink near 3 compartment sink. Employee replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 expired certificate for Zachary Lief-Paul **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink on top of reach in cooler next to a tray of cookies. Observed employee drinks on prep table with canola oil. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on top of reach in cooler **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing sandwiches with no beard guard. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-42-4

Basic – Food stored outside. Observed add on storage area not included on plans with 2 stand up coolers with milk, mozzarella cheese, deli meats, and single service items. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#5Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to food containers on shelf across from 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:16 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.