SAMBITO CUISINE
1441 E FLETCHER AVE, Tampa FL 33612 · 8138102798
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 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
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Raw beef stored inside reach in cooler has no date markings.
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. No water at handwashing sink. Employee turned on water handwashing sink working properly.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at handwashing sink by 3 compartment sink faucet handle is in this repair.
Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable is not sealed to the floor and has legs that provide less than a 6-inch clearance between the floor and equipment. Onions stored less then 6 inches off the floor.
Mar 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Beef stored in non-food grade bags, chef removed beef from bags and placed in proper food, grade bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over top of sour cream inside reach and cooler chef removed eggs and properly stored them.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing at room temperature chef place chicken under running water. Chicken is still frozen solid.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients.
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored overtop cut vegetables inside reach in cooler owner removed and properly stored bacon.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients.
Mar 5, 2025Inspection 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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No soap provided at handwash sink. No handwashing soap at hand washing sink on food truck. Owner placed soap at handwashing sink.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw Beef thawing at room temperature. Chef placed items inside refrigerator.
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Potatoes (112F - Hot Holding) Operator reheated to 183F at time of inspection. Discussed with operator.
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. For some employees, operator had employee sign at time of inspection.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard in reach in freezer. Discussed with operator. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler soiled. Operator cleaned at time of inspection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service above juice machine not inverted. Operator inverted at time of inspection.
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Oct 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator has new employee that has not done food safety training.
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.