AZUCAR SANDWICH SHOP
3137 S 50 ST, Tampa FL 33619 · 813.242.8547
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
JUL 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and did not wash hands or change gloves.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich reach in cooler cutting boards.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen.
Mar 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink without soap. Inspector spoke with employee a loud proper hand washing procedures.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked ham in reach in cooler in kitchen. Raw beef over washed spring mix in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and did not wash hands or change gloves.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container in Handwash sink in kitchen. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich reach in cooler cutting boards.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bulk onions on floor in kitchen.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened water bottle in reach in freezer in kitchen.
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ham croquetas in reach in cooler in kitchen.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator rinsed hands in 3 compartment sink. Inspector spoke with operator about proper hand washing procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at sandwich station.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on shelf over containers lids in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bulk soda in plastic bottles on Florian kitchen. Employee relocated.
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over bread in reach in cooler. Operator relocated at t8mr of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket in handwash sink at front counter.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator fixed at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards at sandwich station.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over bread and multiple items in reach in cooler. Operator relocated to prevent cross contamination.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket in handwash sink at front counter.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich station.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on top of reach in cooler. Operator relocated.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top of bulk rice container.
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket in handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ground beef in reach in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at Sandwich station.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee glasses on dry storage shelf in kitchen over bulk seasonings.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Dec 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at Sandwich station at front counter.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table at front counter and on dry storage shelf in kitchen over Togo ramekins.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee apple sauce over cheese and multiple items in reach in cooler of kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on bulk box of tomatoes in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in freezers in kitchen and reach in cooler at Sandwich station of front counter.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near grill.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour on dry storage shelf in kitchen and sugar in large bin.
Oct 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over washed lettuce in reach in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection to avoid cross contamination.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: potato ball with beef 109 F, egg and cheese empanada 112 F, operator reheated at ti e if inspection.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink. Operator provided at time of inspection.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at Sandwich station at front counter.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table at front counter and on dry storage shelf in kitchen over Togo ramekins.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee apple sauce over cheese and multiple items in reach in cooler of kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on bulk box of tomatoes in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in freezers in kitchen and reach in cooler at Sandwich station of front counter.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near grill.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour on dry storage shelf in kitchen and sugar in large bin.
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