CAPRIOTTI'S SANDWICH SHOP
3817 NORTHDALE BLVD, Tampa FL 33624 · 813-922-2773
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best 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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen meatballs stored over a box of baguette inside Walk in freezer. Manager relocated raw meatballs to an approved location during time of inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of degreaser stored on top of cutting board of front line Reach in cooler. Bottle of orange multi-surface cleaner and peroxide stored on prep table next to deli slicer. Manager removed all chemicals during time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located on front line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water on prep table next to soup take-out containers. Manager removed bottle during time of inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Half a container of sushi rainbow roll stored on sheet pan inside Walk in cooler over raw ground beef and bacon. Manager relocated personal food to an approved location during time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal cell phone on prep table next to deli slicer. Personal cell phone on prep table next to take-out soup containers. Manager removed all personal cell phones during time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Located on dry storage rack in office area.
Food stored on floor. 1 case of bottled water, soda, and box of soda syrup stored on floor adjacent to front register counter. Manager relocated all items to an approved location during time of inspection.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Insides of Employee handwash sink adjacent to front registers soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottles with sauces and liquids not labeled on front line.
May 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Hair in pony tail but hanging down sides of face. Discussed the need to restrain hair when involved in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Bottled water behind counter. Operator moved the water a minimum of 6" off the ground
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Food containers containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
Mar 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Hair in pony tail but hanging down sides of face. Discussed the need to restrain hair when involved in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep area, storage areas
Food stored on floor. Bottled water behind counter. Operator moved the water a minimum of 6" off the ground
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Make table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Food containers containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray cleaners stored on prep surface next to reach in cooler and slicer at time of inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table at time of inspection. Employee moved drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker stored on prep table next to slicer at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal food containers stored on shelves at time of inspection
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Ground raw beef stored above ready to eat chicken, corn, and brownies in walk in cooler. Operator moved ground beef to a lower rack below ready to eat items during time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine dispenser spouts as well as soda catch tray are heavily soiled, machine located in the dining room.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice dispenser of soda machine has mold-like substance on plastic. Located in the dining room.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on dry storage shelf in back kitchen adjacent to dish machine. Operator removed drink during time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker stored on prep table next to deli meat slicer. Operator removed speaker during time of inspection.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Soda syrup on floor inside cabinet located in dining room. Operator stored syrup 6 inches above floor during time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table underneath griddle is dirty with food debris.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Box of beef thawed at room temperature on top of a hot oven inside kitchen area. Operator moved into walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple unlabeled liquid bottles and spice containers throughout kitchen. Operator labeled bottles and containers during time of inspection.
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee wash hands
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed
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