AGUILA SANDWICH SHOP
3200 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33614
Last inspected May 10, 2024 · 8 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JUL 23
OCT 23
MAY 24
≈ ERRATIC
3 inspections, swinging between D and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 roach egg casing inside empty Atosa reach in cooler located to the right of sandwich press.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
9 cases · $7,140
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024029533 | May 9, 2024 | Feb 26, 2025 | — |
| 3--2024017579 | Jan 9, 2024 | Aug 22, 2024 | $1,600 |
| 3--2023028679 | Apr 4, 2023 | Jul 13, 2023 | $1,480 |
| 3--2022055217 | Aug 23, 2022 | Jun 2, 2023 | $1,800 |
| 3--2023010488 | Jan 23, 2023 | May 25, 2023 | — |
| 3--2021043106 | Aug 9, 2021 | Apr 8, 2022 | $560 |
| 3--2021029838 | Jun 7, 2021 | Apr 7, 2022 | $1,000 |
| 3--2020007842 | Dec 16, 2019 | Jun 30, 2020 | $300 |
| 3--2018045641 | Aug 17, 2018 | Nov 7, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 10, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority6 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 19 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Old food debris on slicer machine and meat grinder machine located in back kitchen
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink removed in storage B area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or soap at employee hand washing sink
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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/. Establishment has kitchen equipment reach in coolers ovens prep tables meat slicers removed throughout the kitchen and moved to dining room which is not open for service. Outdoors is multiple shed crates used for storage of restaurant equipment unable to view at time of inspection. Observed prep sink table and multiple prep tables outside the restaurant were the mop sink was once located.
No running water at mop sink. No running water at mop sink.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Main kitchen hand washing sink by reach in glass freezer and prep sink,hand washing sink on servers line, and hand washing sink in the storage area next to coffee station room.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing in storage room
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observe personal container of beef stored with sale food in 3-door reach-in freezer in back storage room.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn on 2-door reach-in cooler in back storage area
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water beneath dish storage shelves in dry storage room.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed on soil
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Removed from outside of building. The mop sink located inside has been disconnected and no longer has running water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy grease build up on hood filters
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Dry storage room exit door to the outside has rodent chew-mark hole at the bottom of the door.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To-go cups on floor of storage room located next to coffee beans.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler on cookline adjacent to service window
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 3 reach-in coolers,3-compartment sink, and oven stored outside in back parking lot of restaurant.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Unsealed walls and ceiling in storage room with wood and dry wall exposed.
May 10, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 21 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate13 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Rodent chew mark present in the establishment. Dry storage room exit door has rodent chew-mark.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Old food debris on slicer machine and meat grinder machine located in back kitchen
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink removed in storage B area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or soap at employee hand washing sink
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/. Establishment has kitchen equipment reach in coolers ovens prep tables meat slicers removed throughout the kitchen and moved to dining room which is not open for service. Outdoors is multiple shed crates used for storage of restaurant equipment unable to view at time of inspection. Observed prep sink table and multiple prep tables outside the restaurant were the mop sink was once located.
No running water at mop sink. No running water at mop sink.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Main kitchen hand washing sink by reach in glass freezer and prep sink,hand washing sink on servers line, and hand washing sink in the storage area next to coffee station room.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing in storage room
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on wall in dry storage room next to Atosa reach in freezer. 1 dead roach under table in dry storage adjacent to Atosa reach in freezer. 1 dead roach inside paper towel dispenser over three compartment sink. 1 dead roach on floor in kitchen adjacent to take-out window. 6 dead roaches on floor of kitchen beneath shelf of the take-out window. 1 dead roach on gasket of door 6 of reach in cooler adjacent to take-out window. 2 dead roaches in empty Atosa reach in cooler located to the right of sandwich press. 2 dead roach on gasket of Beverage Air reach in cooler in dry storage room. 3 dead roach on floor in dry storage area adjacent to coffee bean storage. 2 dead roaches on floor in dining room area.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observe personal container of beef stored with sale food in 3-door reach-in freezer in back storage room.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn on 2-door reach-in cooler in back storage area
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water beneath dish storage shelves in dry storage room.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed on soil
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Removed from outside of building. The mop sink located inside has been disconnected and no longer has running water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy grease build up on hood filters
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Dry storage room exit door to the outside has rodent chew-mark hole at the bottom of the door.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To-go cups on floor of storage room located next to coffee beans.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler on cookline adjacent to service window
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 3 reach-in coolers,3-compartment sink, and oven stored outside in back parking lot of restaurant.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Unsealed walls and ceiling in storage room with wood and dry wall exposed.
May 9, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 31 violations recorded, 9 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
9 High priority6 Intermediate16 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 1 container of Roasted red bell pepper strips with a mold- substance inside the container
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Presence of insects or other pests. 1 live spider-like insect in dry storage room beneath Atosa reach in freezer. 1 live spider-like insect on cutting board in dry storage room adjacent to Atosa reach in freezer. 1 live ant-like insect in dry storage room beneath Atosa reach in freezer. 1 live spider-like insect inside breading bin in dining area. 164 live small round-bodied insects inside breading bin in dining area. 15 live small round-bodied insects inside breading bin in dining area. 112 live small round-bodied insects inside breading bin in dining area. 116 live small round-bodied insects inside breading bin in dining area. 182 live small round-bodied insects inside breading bin in dining area. 27 live small round-bodied insects inside breading bin in dining area. 32 live small round-bodied insects inside breading bin in dining area. 57 live small round-bodied insects inside breading bin in dining area. 33 live small round-bodied insects inside breading bin in dining area. 9 live small round-bodied insects inside breading bin in dining area. 12 live small round-bodied insects inside breading bin in dining area. 176 live small round-bodied insects inside breading bin in dining area. 17 live small round-bodied insects inside breading bin in dining area. All breading bins located in dining room are separate bins.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef and cooked rice in Atosa reach in freezer in dry storage room.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 roach egg casing inside empty Atosa reach in cooler located to the right of sandwich press.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 rodent dropping beneath dry storage shelf in storage room. 4 rodent droppings on ice cream machine in dining room area. 1 rodent dropping in reach in cooler in dining room area. 20 rodent droppings inside hotel pans in dining room area. 10 rodent droppings along floor in dining room area.
Rodent chew mark present in the establishment. Dry storage room exit door has rodent chew-mark.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 3 coffee bean bags with with rodent chew marks. 1 live spider-like insect inside breading bin in dining area. 164 live small round-bodied insects inside breading bin in dining area. 15 live small round-bodied insects inside breading bin in dining area. 112 live small round-bodied insects inside breading bin in dining area. 116 live small round-bodied insects inside breading bin in dining area. 182 live small round-bodied insects inside breading bin in dining area. 27 live small round-bodied insects inside breading bin in dining area. 32 live small round-bodied insects inside breading bin in dining area. 57 live small round-bodied insects inside breading bin in dining area. 33 live small round-bodied insects inside breading bin in dining area. 9 live small round-bodied insects inside breading bin in dining area. 12 live small round-bodied insects inside breading bin in dining area. 176 live small round-bodied insects inside breading bin in dining area. 17 live small round-bodied insects inside breading bin in dining area. 14 dead small round-bodied insects inside flour bin in dining room area. 5 dead small round-bodied insects inside breading bin in dining area. 46 dead small round-bodied insects inside breading bin in dining area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Old food debris on slicer machine and meat grinder machine located in back kitchen
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink removed in storage B area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or soap at employee hand washing sink
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/. Establishment has kitchen equipment reach in coolers ovens prep tables meat slicers removed throughout the kitchen and moved to dining room which is not open for service. Outdoors is multiple shed crates used for storage of restaurant equipment unable to view at time of inspection. Observed prep sink table and multiple prep tables outside the restaurant were the mop sink was once located.
No running water at mop sink. No running water at mop sink.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Main kitchen hand washing sink by reach in glass freezer and prep sink,hand washing sink on servers line, and hand washing sink in the storage area next to coffee station room.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 203 dead maggots beneath Atosa reach in freezer in dry storage room. 108 dead flies inside a hotel pan in dry storage room adjacent to Atosa reach in freezer. 3 dead flies in empty Atosa reach in cooler located to the right of sandwich press. 1 dead dark long bodied insect inside empty Atosa reach in cooler located to the right of sandwich press. 14 dead small round-bodied insects inside flour bin in dining room area. 5 dead small round-bodied insects inside breading bin in dining area. 46 dead small round-bodied insects inside breading bin in dining area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a foam cup used to scoop bulk dread crumbs in lobby
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing in storage room
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on wall in dry storage room next to Atosa reach in freezer. 1 dead roach under table in dry storage adjacent to Atosa reach in freezer. 1 dead roach inside paper towel dispenser over three compartment sink. 1 dead roach on floor in kitchen adjacent to take-out window. 6 dead roaches on floor of kitchen beneath shelf of the take-out window. 1 dead roach on gasket of door 6 of reach in cooler adjacent to take-out window. 2 dead roaches in empty Atosa reach in cooler located to the right of sandwich press. 2 dead roach on gasket of Beverage Air reach in cooler in dry storage room. 3 dead roach on floor in dry storage area adjacent to coffee bean storage. 2 dead roaches on floor in dining room area.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observe personal container of beef stored with sale food in 3-door reach-in freezer in back storage room.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn on 2-door reach-in cooler in back storage area
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water beneath dish storage shelves in dry storage room.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed on soil
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Removed from outside of building. The mop sink located inside has been disconnected and no longer has running water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy grease build up on hood filters
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored on reach in cooler next to service line
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Dry storage room exit door to the outside has rodent chew-mark hole at the bottom of the door.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To-go cups on floor of storage room located next to coffee beans.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside reach in cooler on cookline adjacent to service window
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 3 reach-in coolers,3-compartment sink, and oven stored outside in back parking lot of restaurant.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Unsealed walls and ceiling in storage room with wood and dry wall exposed.
Jan 9, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
No handwash sink for employees. No running cold or hot water. Hand washing sink removed. Main kitchen location No hand washing sink by reach in glass freezer and prep sink.removed hand washing sink on servers line no running of hot or cold water no hand washing sink in the storage area were coffee station room
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/. Establishment has kitchen equipment reach in coolers ovens prep tables meat slicers removed throughout the kitchen and moved to dining room which is not open for service. Outdoors is multiple shed crates used for storage of restaurant equipment unable to view at time of inspection. Observed prep sink table and multiple prep tables outside the restaurant were the mop sink was once located.
Oct 26, 2023Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2023 expired
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.
No handwash sink for employees. No running cold or hot water. Hand washing sink removed. Main kitchen location No hand washing sink by reach in glass freezer and prep sink.removed hand washing sink on servers line no running of hot or cold water no hand washing sink in the storage area were coffee station room
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/. Establishment has kitchen equipment reach in coolers ovens prep tables meat slicers removed throughout the kitchen and moved to dining room which is not open for service. Outdoors is multiple shed crates used for storage of restaurant equipment unable to view at time of inspection. Observed prep sink table and multiple prep tables outside the restaurant were the mop sink was once located.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Removed from outside of building.
Oct 23, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2023 expired
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Blocked hand washing sink. Caution sign inside the sink. Operator removed.
No handwash sink for employees. No running cold or hot water. Hand washing sink removed. Main kitchen location No hand washing sink by reach in glass freezer and prep sink.removed hand washing sink on servers line no running of hot or cold water no hand washing sink in the storage area were coffee station room
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/. Establishment has kitchen equipment reach in coolers ovens prep tables meat slicers removed throughout the kitchen and moved to dining room which is not open for service. Outdoors is multiple shed crates used for storage of restaurant equipment unable to view at time of inspection. Observed prep sink table and multiple prep tables outside the restaurant were the mop sink was once located.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Removed from outside of building.
Sep 11, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched phone and cash register and began working with food discussion with employees on importance of hand washing.
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.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. o running cold or hot water. Hand washing sink removed. Main kitchen location No hand washing sink by reach in glass freezer and prep sink.removed hand washing sink on servers line no running of hot or cold water no hand washing sink in the storage area were coffee station room
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Above reach in coolers in back storage area.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Removed from outside of building.
Jul 10, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment operating after issuance of Suspension of license.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cut provolone operators moved to proper storage
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched phone and cash register and began working with food discussion with employees on importance of hand washing.
Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required.
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.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. o running cold or hot water. Hand washing sink removed. Main kitchen location No hand washing sink by reach in glass freezer and prep sink.removed hand washing sink on servers line no running of hot or cold water no hand washing sink in the storage area were coffee station room
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Not hung for customer to see. One consumer advisory is in the dining room but the dining room is closed. Inspector printed copy for operator. Operator did not post it
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook rice cooked chicken beans reach in cooler back storage room
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Above reach in coolers in back storage area.
Food stored on floor. Raw onions on floor in bag back storage room by reach in freezers
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Removed from outside of building.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Tomato's over noodles and beans reach in cooler in back by dry dish storage.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.