SOUTH TAMPA SANDWICH SHOP AND RESTAURANT LLC
6241 S DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33611 · 813-317-0591
Last inspected Jul 1, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 24 points better than where it started.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed bag of raw chicken sitting over container of raw beef during inspection. Operator place chicken on lower shelf
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 1, 2026Inspection 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 manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Dainy Granes 5/24/2021
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in hand wash sink on cooks line at time of inspection
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing in pans on prep table at time of inspection. Operator moved beef to reach in cooler
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed acetaminophen bottle stored on shelf with clean plate ware and single service items.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked beef and chicken in reach in cooler by back door at time of inspection. Employee moved eggs to lower shelf during inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottles on cooks line in kitchen.
Jul 15, 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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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hand wash soap stored on shelf next to onions at time of inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened and labeled employee water bottle stored in reach in cooler next to main cook line at time of inspection.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed table mounted can opener soiled with old food debris at time of inspection. Operator had employee clean can opener during inspection.
Jul 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed proteins stored in plastic togo bags in reach-in freezer in back storage room during inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed bag of raw chicken sitting over container of raw beef during inspection. Operator place chicken on lower shelf
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach and Ajax stored on table near where food was being prepped at time of inspection
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wash cloth hanging on hand wash sink during inspection.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser empty at front line hand wash sink at time of inspection. Other hand wash sinks available in establishment.
Single-service articles improperly stored.observed togo "clam shell" containers stored on floor in back storage room. Operator moved during inspection
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Proteins stored in freezer in plastic "thank you" togo bags in back room.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen and front cooks line stained
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 near hand wash sink on cooks line.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in small ice machine entering kitchen
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hoods have a build up of grease on cooks line at time of inspection.
Nov 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 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/. Counter added with 8 steam wells in dining room area along with 2 sandwich presses and reach in cooler prep area.Counter has sneeze guards. Last plan's submitted 11/08/2014.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights not shielded over cooks line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket during inspection.
Sep 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 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 beginning of inspection at 10ppm chlorine. Operator reset to 100ppm chlorine during inspection.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook go from one task, remove gloves and then try to put on gloves without washing hands. Spoke with cook and they washed their hands before putting on gloves.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink blocked by milk crates beginning of inspection. Cooks line handwash sink had empty can in. Operator removed during inspection.
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/. Counter added with 8 steam wells in dining room area along with 2 sandwich presses and reach in cooler prep area.Counter has sneeze guards. Last plan's submitted 11/08/2014.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser on cooks line needs battery replaced at time of inspection nn
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on cooks line on prep table during inspection next to handwash sink
Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil on floor during inspection.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights not shielded over cooks line.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks in cooler next to customer food. Operator removed drinks.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in rich in cooler rusted in back store room.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket during 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.