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BEARSS SANDWICH SHOP

14022 N FLORIDA AVENUE, Tampa FL 33613 · 813.961.9486

Last inspected Oct 22, 2025 · 5 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats49
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3912632
Grade history
AUG 23
JAN 24
DEC 24
OCT 25
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wash their gloves instead of washing their hands and switching gloves.
High priority/12A-09-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a cutting board with many cut marks to where it is no longer easily cleanable near the three compartment sink.
Basic/14-09-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed several employee drinks being stored above food that will be served to the public in the reach in cooler in the prep area.
Basic/12B-13-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the reach in cooler in the prep area.
Basic/14-33-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet cloth on the prep table instead of being stored in a sanitizer bucket after each use.
Basic/21-12-4
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Intermediate/16-33-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sandwich bags in hand sink. Sandwich bags removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 24, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager replace paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning

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.