JC'S SANDWICH
1911 N US HWY 301, Tampa FL 33619 · (813)620-3778
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
MAR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
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MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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 · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015020448 | Apr 8, 2015 | Jun 2, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at front counter.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep table near office.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Mar 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: cooked beef 53 F, Per operator cooked beef was in reach in cooler over night and is unaware when items went out of temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cooked beef 53 F, cooked pork 51 F, cooked red beans 48 F, Per operator cooked beef was in reach in cooler over night and is unaware when items went out of temperature. Cooked pork and red beans were it on counter 1 hours prior. Operator put items in reach in freezer to bring back down to temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at front counter.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal sponge in Handwash sink at front counter.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep table near office.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Operator cracked raw shell egg with out changing gloves or washing hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards at front counter.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge in handwash sink. Operator removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator provided at time of inspection.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. White bowl in bulk bread crumbs.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Large cuts for bread.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee only has sanitize bay filled while washing dishes at time of inspection. Operator had employee fill all 3 bays in correct order at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.
Mar 21, 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 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 of kitchen near steam table.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scoop in handwash sink at front counter.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees working at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bulk water on floor in dry storage area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in bulk rice.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open water bottle in reach in cooler in kitchen.
Sep 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw bacon over unwashed lettuce in reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsing cup in handwash sink at front counter.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottles on prep table in kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes with only sanitizer bay set up. Spoke with operator about proper dish washing procedures.
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked chicken in reach in cooler.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
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.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open water bottle in reach in cooler.
Dec 1, 2023Inspection 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 sausage over cut ham in reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sponge in handwash sink at front counter. Operator removed at time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink. Employee provided a5 time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bread crumbs.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers in kitchen.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle in reach in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection.
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.