Inspection Report

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CARIBBEAN SANDWICH SHOP AND BAKERY

8240 W WATERS AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33615

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 10, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3354479
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8373739
DBPR license3902954

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sliced steak stored over sliced ham and chorizo in reach-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs then handled clean plate with the same gloves. Discussed with operator about proper gloves changing and handwash procedures, employee washed hands and replaced gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided by email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Basic 4

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#2Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at restroom.

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 1:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.