CAPRIOTTIS SANDWICH SHOP - LUTZ
1948 COLLIER PKWY, Lutz FL 33549 · 8139247160
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
JAN 25
MAY 25
DEC 25
APR 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs above ham in walk in cooler, operator moved the egg to bottom shelf
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced provolone cheese no date marked over 24 hours in walk in cooler, operator marked the date correctly.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Two cutting boards in front of kitchen have deep cut marks and are no longer cleanable
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no hair restraint while engaging food preparation, manager asked him to put hat on
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes and yellow onions above roast beef in walk in cooler, operator moved the tomatoes and onions to bottom shelf.
Apr 17, 2026Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef above cheese on rolling rack in walk in cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on shelf with bottled drinks in front by register
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no hair restraint while engaged food preparation.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior soiled and grease buildup heavily.
Dec 16, 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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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee no hand wash before put gloves on when starting food preparation, discussed with operator and she washed hand properly then wearing gloves
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles interior soiled and black mold like substance buildup in dining room.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by cardboard. Operator removed cardboard
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test kit for quarantine expired for triple sink
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and glass on prep table in cook line. Operator removed them
Floor soiled and grease buildup in kitchen by walk in cooler and dining room
Single-service articles improperly stored. Food paper bags store on floor under prep table by cook line, operator moved it to the shelf
Jul 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 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. Observed employee start task of making food order with out washing hands. Discussed with manager.
May 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 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. Observed employee start task of making food order with out washing hands. Discussed with manager.
Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cough and then put on gloves without washing hands and packed food order.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of orange cleaner on prep table next to plastic wrap. Manager removed
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 service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy expired 2-1-2025
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table next to slicer. Manager removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Cases of water by ovens
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By hand sink next to mop sink
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler across from ovens has built up food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink behind by boxes. Employee removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind front counter used to dump ice.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink by mop sink.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in walk in cooler above food to be served to the public.
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on ice chute at self serve soft drink station, employee cleaned ice chute.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on 2 male employees, both employees put on hair restraints.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on gaskets in flip top unit. Employee cleaned gaskets.
Nov 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Yellow sanitizer on shelf above slicer. Manager on duty removed chemical
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Employee food in walk-in cooler above food for public Manager on duty removed and properly stored food
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Cooks on cook line hair only pulled back
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -In walk-in cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Behind and under flat top grill -Behind and under three door reach-in cooler on cook line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Hand washing station to left of slicer Manager on duty placed up sign
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Two door reach-in cooler across from oven on cook line
Vents soiled with dust. -Women's restroom
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -0 ppm on bucket next to self serve soda dispenser Manager on duty refilled bucket to proper ppm.
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.