WEST TAMPA SANDWICH SHOP

Name: WEST TAMPA SANDWICH SHOP
Address: 3904 N ARMENIA AVE, TAMPA, FL, 33607, US
Rating: 82

3904 N ARMENIA AVE, TAMPA, FL 33607

License #3911478

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82 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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WEST TAMPA SANDWICH SHOP in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 82 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 6, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 20 total violations — 3 critical, 4 major, 13 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 6, 2026 included 1 critical violation, 2 major, and 5 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 4 employees working with food. All employees put on hair nets at time of inspection.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men and womens restrooms. Provided a physical signs and posted at time of inspection.
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case of crab meat stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Employee moved to shelf.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of scrambled egg (102F - Hot Holding) stored on top of the steam table. Discussed with employee about the proper hot holding temperature is 135F or above.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed purple liquid in Simple Green spray bottle with no other label. Employee labeled as Fabuloso.
[12B-12-5] Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking a can of energy drink without a straw at cook line.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 7 employees working with no certified food manager at time of inspection.

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee washed hands with gloves on. Discussed with employee about proper handwash technique and gloves changing procedures, employee took off gloves and washed hands, replaced with new gloves at time of inspection.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple cracked lids and containers stored with food in walk-in cooler.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board at sandwich station.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee sweaters hanging on dry food storage shelf at back kitchen.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 7 employees working at time of inspection.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In kitchen. Employee cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich station reach-in cooler Cold Holding: sliced ham 46 F, sliced salami 46 F, sliced tomato 45 F, sliced Swiss cheese 47 F, tuna salad 46 F. Operator states that all items sold within 2 hours, recommended time control for time/temperature control for safety food on their existing time control written procedures.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked yellow rice, cooked chicken and various cooked items in walk-in cooler.

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