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TRIANA CARIBBEAN SANDWISH SHOP LLC

4025 W WATERS AVE STE 115-116, Tampa FL 33614 · 786-970-1575

Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats68
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3918258
Grade history
JAN 25
MAY 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operator failed to notify the division after sustaining damage from a fire. Fire damage to mop sink closet located at back exterior of establishment. Fire damaged water heater, no hot water available to all Employee handwash sinks and three compartment sink. Operator contacted fire marshall, incident # 25-55619. Discussed with operator to also inform DBPR for fire damage.
High priority/51-02-4/Warning
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach, Operator removed, washed, rinsed and sanitized area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In stockroom on shelf.
Basic/40-06-5
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on cookline.
Basic/21-04-4
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No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm operator remade 200 ppm
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bottle not unlabeled Operator labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
May 21, 2026Inspection 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. A bottle of windex and bleach cleaner hanging on bar shelf next to entrance door, operator moved items off shelf and stored with other chemicals.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Feb 5, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 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/. Most current plan available from 2017. 2 Reach in cooler located next to front doors to establishment. A Reach in cooler and panini press move into kitchen, adjacent to Employee handwash sink. Ice machine next to Employee handwash sink. 2 Reach in chest freezers adde in kitchen, located next to 4 top range and entrance to kitchen/bar area. Employee toilet turned into dry storage.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Dec 11, 2025 · Call back not yet due until 2/1/2026. Time Extended/Return visit Feb 5, 2026 · Called plan review , no plans have been submitted at time of inspection, Administrative Complaint Per supervisor Tracy B Admin Complaint
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Located in kitchen area.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Dec 11, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 5, 2026 · Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Located in kitchen area. Time Extended
- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Panini press located next to Employee handwash sink in kitchen area not placed beneath hood.
/45-04-4/Return visit Dec 11, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 5, 2026 · Panini press located next to Employee handwash sink in kitchen area not placed beneath hood. Time Extended
Dec 11, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operator failed to notify the division after sustaining damage from a fire. Fire damage to mop sink closet located at back exterior of establishment. Fire damaged water heater, no hot water available to all Employee handwash sinks and three compartment sink. Operator contacted fire marshall, incident # 25-55619. Discussed with operator to also inform DBPR for fire damage.
High priority/51-02-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 11, 2025 · Time Extended
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/. Most current plan available from 2017. 2 Reach in cooler located next to front doors to establishment. A Reach in cooler and panini press move into kitchen, adjacent to Employee handwash sink. Ice machine next to Employee handwash sink. 2 Reach in chest freezers adde in kitchen, located next to 4 top range and entrance to kitchen/bar area. Employee toilet turned into dry storage.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Dec 11, 2025 · Call back not yet due until 2/1/2026. Time Extended
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Located in kitchen area.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Dec 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food Multiple items for self service not labeled. Flan, frozen empanadas, sausage, frozen juice, pastales, plantains with ground beef. Located in 2 dining room Reach in coolers.
Basic/02D-03-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 11, 2025 · Time Extended
- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Panini press located next to Employee handwash sink in kitchen area not placed beneath hood.
/45-04-4/Return visit Dec 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Dec 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operator failed to notify the division after sustaining damage from a fire. Fire damage to mop sink closet located at back exterior of establishment. Fire damaged water heater, no hot water available to all Employee handwash sinks and three compartment sink. Operator contacted fire marshall, incident # 25-55619. Discussed with operator to also inform DBPR for fire damage.
High priority/51-02-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over raw beef. Raw chicken and raw beef stored over cooked pork and chicken. Operator relocated all items to an approved location during time of inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Microwave plate stored inside Employee handwash sink located next to three compartment sink. Operator removed plate from sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No hot running water at three-compartment sink, due to a recent fire that damaged the hot water heater. Operator currently washing food contact equipment and utensils by boiling water on range top. Hot water is poured into the three compartment sink for washing. Hot water temperature currently at 76F.
Intermediate/27-06-4/Warning
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/. Most current plan available from 2017. 2 Reach in cooler located next to front doors to establishment. A Reach in cooler and panini press move into kitchen, adjacent to Employee handwash sink. Ice machine next to Employee handwash sink. 2 Reach in chest freezers adde in kitchen, located next to 4 top range and entrance to kitchen/bar area. Employee toilet turned into dry storage.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for undercooked eggs. Operator posted a consumer advisory during time of inspection.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink, due to a recent fire that damaged the hot water heater. Operator currently washing hands by boiling water on range top. A take-out container is used to scoop out hot water and mixed with cold water to wash hands. Hot water temperature currently at 76F.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Located in kitchen area.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Open water bottle on front line prep table. 3 open beverages without lid on dry storage shelf over a bag of rice. Operator removed beverages at time of inspection.
Basic/12B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food stored on floor. 3 cases of frying oil store on floor in storage room.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food Multiple items for self service not labeled. Flan, frozen empanadas, sausage, frozen juice, pastales, plantains with ground beef. Located in 2 dining room Reach in coolers.
Basic/02D-03-4/Warning
No hot running water at mop sink, due to a recent fire that damaged the hot water heater. Operator currently washing floors by boiling water on range top. Hot water is poured into mop bucket and mixed with chlorine. Hot water temperature currently at 76F.
Basic/27-10-4/Warning
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Panini press located next to Employee handwash sink in kitchen area not placed beneath hood.
/45-04-4
May 7, 2025Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat chicken. Operator rearranged to gain compliance
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drinking glass in hand wash sink. Operator removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in food prep area
Basic/36-37-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Black cutting board behind bar grooved
Basic/14-09-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line hold food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Glass cup in handwash sink near ice machine.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in reach in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Basic/22-20-5
Stored food not covered. Cut tomatoes in reach in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5
Apr 24, 2024Inspection 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2024
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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. Provided a copy by email.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 5, 2024 · Time Extended
Oct 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hot dogs in main reach in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cooking Pans inside of the hand washing sink cooks line. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. Printed for manger and employee to sign
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork main reach in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On cooks line
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning

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.