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SANDWICH SPOT

39013 CR 54, Zephyrhills FL 33542 · 813-783-6396

Last inspected Oct 22, 2025 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6113128
Grade history
JUL 23
NOV 23
DEC 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2024018373Jan 23, 2024Aug 2, 2024$160

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler at front counter and the bottom of the reach in freezer next to the 3c sink soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef in reach in freezer sliced 10-18-25 not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Owner removed employee drink from reach in freezer in ware washing area.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler at front counter is stained with food buildup in cracks.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Spray bottle hanging above hand wash sink in kitchen containing sanitizer not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle sanitizer.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board on reach-in cooler at front counter has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors at front counter.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic jugs in hand sink in prep room, removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front deli cooler
Basic/14-09-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee engaged in food prep with no hair restraint
Basic/13-03-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of toaster oven soiled
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can opener soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 23, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed additional hand sink on cook line. Ice machine removed and self serve soda station with ice maker is in dining room. Observed back hallway with garage door and no drop ceiling. No food being stored in hallway.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Jan 23, 2024 · Spoke to Cindy in plan review, nothing has been received at this time. Admin Complaint
Nov 17, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed additional hand sink on cook line. Ice machine removed and self serve soda station with ice maker is in dining room. Observed back hallway with garage door and no drop ceiling. No food being stored in hallway.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Operators thermometer was at 40f. Recalibrated in oce water
Intermediate/05-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed garage door in back hallway not sealed off
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic forks stored with tongs up. Manager inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Sep 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap in the roller garage door that has gaps on the side of the doors. No bugs or vermin present at time of inspection. Operator has tried to seal gaps with foam pieces and spray foam.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 20, 2023 · Time Extended
Jul 17, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed storage area for food and single service items in room with a garage style door not fully enclosed in electrical room hall with mop sink and water heater. Operator stated that they plan to remove the items from the area and store in an approved location in the establishment. Operator had tried to seal off room where light enters through the garage door.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap in the roller garage door that has gaps on the side of the doors. No bugs or vermin present at time of inspection. Operator has tried to seal gaps with foam pieces and spray foam.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning

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