BOBBY'S SANDWICH SHOP
2903 N ARMENIA, Tampa FL 33607 · 813-250-6209
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $650
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015045088 | Sep 29, 2015 | Feb 10, 2016 | $650 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs then handled clean plates and single service food containers without washing hands and changing gloves. Discussed with operator about proper handwash and gloves changing techniques.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw bacons stored over limes and sugar canes in reach-in cooler at food storage room.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of sliced ham (72F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler, employee states that it was stored on prep table for about an hour.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bread storage shelf soiled with accumulation of old food debris. Employee moved breads to food containers, cleaned and sanitized the shelf at time of inspection.
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Handwash sink does not have running water or enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Water shut off in handwash sink at kitchen. Operator turned on water at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, cooked chicken and various cooked food in reach-in cooler at kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle in ice machine.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink at front service area.
Stored food not covered. Flan, raw bacons and sandwiches in reach-in cooler at dry food storage room.
Apr 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, cooked chicken and various cooked food in reach-in coolers and reach-in freezers.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over prep table in kitchen.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Dry food storage room stored with chemical products, power utility tools and lawn care equipment.
Feb 13, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored over sugar canes in large reach-in cooler at dry food storage room.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple bottles of bleach and a can of spray paint stored on shelf over rice bin, red bean bin and whole onions bin in dry food storage room.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Babaro Pulido, expired on 12/13/2025. No other certified food manager available.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, cooked chicken and various cooked food in reach-in coolers and reach-in freezers.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over prep table in kitchen.
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's opened bottle of water stored in reach-in cooler at cook line.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Dry food storage room stored with chemical products, power utility tools and lawn care equipment.
Feb 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2026. The establishment is open and serving food to the general public.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored over sugar canes in large reach-in cooler at dry food storage room.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at front counter - Cold Holding: sliced ham 49 F, sliced salami 48 F, pulled pork 49 F, sliced white cheese 50 F, premade Cuban sandwiches 49-53F. All time/temperature control for safety food placed in this reach-in cooler less than 2 hours from large reach-in cooler in dry food storage room per employee. Employee put ice bags on food items at time of inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple bottles of bleach and a can of spray paint stored on shelf over rice bin, red bean bin and whole onions bin in dry food storage room.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Babaro Pulido, expired on 12/13/2025. No other certified food manager available.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine and Quat test strips.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, cooked chicken and various cooked food in reach-in coolers and reach-in freezers.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over prep table in kitchen.
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's opened bottle of water stored in reach-in cooler at cook line.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Dry food storage room stored with chemical products, power utility tools and lawn care equipment.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm. Employee remade sanitizer, tested 100ppm.
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw shell eggs stored over bottled milks in large reach-in cooler at dry food storage room. Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored over whole tomatoes and other whole plant food in large reach-in cooler at dry food storage room.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A small container of diced ham (76F - Cold Holding)and minced chorizo (73F - Cold Holding) stored on rolling cart at cook line. Employee moved to reach-in cooler. Recommend to use ice bath in the future.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three-compartments sink at kitchen. Discussed with employee to properly wash hands in designated handwash sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of the press grill soiled with accumulation of grease and burned food residue.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A sanitizer bucket stored in handwash sink at kitchen. Employee removed bucket to three-compartments sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked yellow rice, chicken noodle soup and various cooked food in reach-in cooler at kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles under three-compartments sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case of oranges use for fresh orange juice stored on floor at front service line. Employee removed from floor.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Dining room wall peeling, gaps between wall and ceiling throughout the establishment. Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above cook line in kitchen.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee's opened bottled water stored on upper shelf over food items in reach-in cooler at kitchen.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm in both sanitizer buckets at kitchen and front service line. Employee remade sanitizer, tested 100ppm.
Feb 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/0225.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw shell eggs stored over multiple bottled milks in reach-in cooler at dry storage room.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Dining room wall peeling, gaps between ceilings and walls throughout the establishment.
Feb 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/0225.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw shell eggs stored over multiple bottled milks in reach-in cooler at dry storage room.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over sliced ham in reach-in cooler at kitchen. Employee rearranged items at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich prep cooler at front line - Cold Holding: sliced ham 62 F, sliced salami 63, sliced white cheese 63 F. A container of minced chorizo 69 F and a gallon of milk 46 F stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee moved items into reach-in cooler at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of the fresh orange juice machine soiled with old orange debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped coffee and rinse coffee making utensils in handwash sink at front service line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In men's restroom.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At front service line. Employee fixed dispenser and working properly.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee, Liannet Perez Triana, expired on 10/10/2024.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle with blue substance at front service line. 1 spray bottle with light green substance at three-compartments sink in kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Dining room wall peeling, gaps between ceilings and walls throughout the establishment.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's restroom.
Jul 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observe frozen meat stored in yellow grocery bags in reachin freezer on cook line
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed turkey (50F - Cold Holding) in reaching cooler on cookline
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside ice machine
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on chest freezer on cookline adjacent to fryers
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed sugar cane stored on floor on service line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing in restrooms
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ham thawing at room temperature in storage room Corrected -observed employee place in reaching cooler
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm of chlorine in three compartment sink, corrected, 100 ppm of chlorine.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee at sandwich prep area placing gloves on with no prior hand washing, corrected action taken, inspector discussed with employee proper hand washing procedures when placing gloves on.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container lid stored in front service area employee hand wash sink, corrected, operator removed lid during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, cooked chicken all held over 24 hrs not date marked.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood filters and hood with heavy grease build up.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in disrepair not smooth, unfinished dry wall.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink stored on food prep, corrected, employee removed drink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Female cook with no hair net, corrected, employee placed hair net on at time of inspection
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers not labeled.
Aug 10, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook placing gloves on with no prior hand washing, correct action taken, inspector discussed with operator proper hand washing procedures when changing gloves.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food slicer with old food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Green bucket stored in employee hand wash sink at front line, corrected, employee removed bucket during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink in kitchen, corrected, operator placed bifold paper towels at employee hand wash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked plantains, cooked ground beef, all held over 24 hrs not date marked.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with heavy grease build up.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single service butter contains reused for other foods.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw pork thawing in standing water, corrected, employee placed pork in reach in cooler to continue the thawing process.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers not labeled.
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.