LEONARDO SANDWICH SHOP
7730 PALM RIVER RD, Tampa FL 33619 · 4075910290
Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 56 F, ham 54 F in reach in cooler. Operator placed in reach in freezer at time of inspection.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025082357 | Oct 23, 2025 | Feb 26, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over sodas cans in reach in cooler. Raw shell eggs over margarine 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.
Oct 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle conducted food preparation, food storage or other food activity in a private home. See stop sale. Per operator all 12 raw shell eggs were from operators home. Discussed proper food storage with operator.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over Muenster cheese in reach in cooler. Employee relocated.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Per operator all 12 raw shell eggs were from operators home. Discussed proper food storage with operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: raw shell eggs 67 F, raw beef 70 F, Per operator items have been out for 2 hours. Operator put beef in reach in cooler.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator washed hands in 3 compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over Muenster cheese in reach in cooler. Operator did not relocate.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cut Muenster 62 F, cooked chicken 60 F Operator put in reach in cooler at time of inspection. Per operator items were made at 4 am but used throughout day.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in kitchen.
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.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle if scoop in kitchen.
Nov 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 56 F, ham 54 F in reach in cooler. Operator placed in reach in freezer at time of inspection.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator got sanitizer at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Water bottles on floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled.
May 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cooked chicken in reach in cooler.
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. Chicken in reach in cooler.
Apr 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cooked chicken in reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken in reach in cooler.
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over soda cans in reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bulk water bottles on floor of MFDV.
Stored food not covered. Cream cheese in white reach in cooler under cash drawer.
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.