PALM AVE SANDWICH SHOP
2002 N NEBRASKA AVE, Tampa FL 33602 · 813 223 5157
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cook rice 2 lbs
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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 and cutting board manager moved from cutting board
Jul 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 10ppm back small kitchen area. Employee added more sanitizer. 100 ppm
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cook rice cooked at 7:30am 1st temp 100F cooked rice was Cooling above a hot container of rice.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cook rice 2 lbs
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on main prep line ambient 59F door does not fully close when employees shut door provolone cheese 45F cut turkey 45F cook beef 44F cut ham 45F discuss with owner to ice bath the food.
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 and cutting board manager moved from cutting board
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cook plantains sitting in a bowl underneath the table
Mar 2, 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
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Chlorine less than 50 retested to 50ppm
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand washing sink back prep kitchen
Jul 14, 2025Inspection 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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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three comp sink above the 50-100 ppm discussed with manager to ad more water.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Manager created a hand written consumer advisory and posted on wall will email the restaurant a printed forum.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook pork slices in white reach in cooler by Cuban sandwich presser.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee crab legs mixed with restaurants food reach in cooler management removed
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Not double bucketed employed placed into a 2nd bucket
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment soiled
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator added more bleach
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener, inside Reach in cooler.
Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment and behind equipment
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic bottles on floor
May 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items not date marked.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Mar 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Operator states the manager took it but has not received it yet
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment
Plumbing system in disrepair. Sink not draining properly plug stuck inside.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Feb 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit not available, employee states they don't have one.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No items date marked
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In dry bins
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Dec 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 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 beef.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit not available, employee states they don't have one.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No items date marked
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In dry bins
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
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