CARLOS SANDWICH SHOP
5713 E COLUMBUS DRIVE, Tampa FL 33619 · 813.621.8031
Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018041428 | May 23, 2018 | Sep 19, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked bacon in reach in cooler. Operator relocated.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic tray over Handwash sink in kitchen. Employee removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in cooler in kitchen.
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Food stored on floor. Raw pork on floor in walk in freezer.
Open dumpster lid.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Croutons in MSG container.
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Water softener salt pellets on floor. Operator relocated.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Guava pastries in walk in freezer.
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cut peppers in reach in cooler. Operator relocated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked goat and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid at 3 compartment sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets on storage shelf with food for establishment.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop in cooked ground beef. Operator removed.
Open dumpster lid.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cooked goat in crab meat container.
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw fish in reach in cooler operator relocated at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup and dish in handwash sink. Operator removed at time of inspection l
No soap provided at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator provided.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at sandwich station.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop in ground beef.
Apr 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. Pork in reach in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on shelf over two compartment sink.
Mar 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked beef in reach in cooler over. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expiration 3-4-24 ServSafe.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork in reach in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on shelf over two compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Dec 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork, black beans and rice in reach in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Oct 10, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork in reach in cooler. Operator relocated to avoid cross contamination.
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 boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rice in handwash sink next to three compartment sink. Operator removed at time of handwash sink.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink next to two compartment sink. Operator provided 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. Pork, black beans and rice in reach in cooler.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on reach in cooler cutting board at front if cooks line. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Margarine and fish on floor in walk in freezer. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on handwash sink next to three compartment sink.
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.