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WEST TAMPA SANDWICH SHOP

3904 N ARMENIA AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33607

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 6, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3667728
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13527020
DBPR license3911478

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee put on hair net, then returned to prepare sandwiches without replace gloves and wash hands. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of scrambled egg (102F – Hot Holding) stored on top of the steam table. Discussed with employee about the proper hot holding temperature is 135F or above.

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate53A-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/ Observed 7 employees working with no certified food manager at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed purple liquid in Simple Green spray bottle with no other label. Employee labeled as Fabuloso. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#2Basic12B-12-5

Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking a can of energy drink without a straw at cook line.

#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 4 employees working with food. All employees put on hair nets at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case of crab meat stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Employee moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men and women's restrooms. Provided a physical signs and posted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Pre-made Cuban sandwiches in walk-in cooler. Employee covered sandwiches at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:30 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 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 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.