Sandwich Den in Hernando
Last inspected:
2780 N Florida Ave Units 5/6, Hernando, FL 34442Sandwich Den in Hernando has operated under two prior names,D'Amico's Pizza Cafe and Florida Ave Pizza,since 2016, accumulating 87 violations across 28 inspections (3.1 per visit). Fire inspections documented flammables stored near ignition sources and increased seating without proper county review, with these same violations persisting across two separate operators. The facility showed compliance issues between 2018 and 2019 but has maintained clean inspections since 2020.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Sandwich Den in Hernando: Comparison to Citrus County Averages
This Facility
3.2
violations / inspection
3.2 violations per inspection
Citrus County Avg
4.21
violations / inspection
4.21 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Citrus County Avg
0.34
closures / facility
0.34 county average
Sandwich Den in Hernando: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (6)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 49-05-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. Informed operator regarding increased number of seats with out review of county fire marshal. - From follow-up inspection 2019-05-03: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 49-05-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. Informed operator regarding increased number of seats with out review of county fire marshal.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 49-05-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Flammables increased seating without increasing inspection. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2018-07-19: reviewed with operator the importance of correctly having is sitting number changed , and listed correctly on his license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2018-11-08: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 49-05-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Flammables increased seating without increasing inspection. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2018-07-19: reviewed with operator the importance of correctly having is sitting number changed , and listed correctly on his license. **Admin Complaint**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 49-05-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Flammables increased seating without increasing inspection. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Fryer to the left of the stove top and hot well.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Sandwich Den in Hernando: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections31 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 7 inspections15 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Sandwich Den in Hernando: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sandwich Den in Hernando last inspected?
- Sandwich Den in Hernando was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sandwich Den in Hernando?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sandwich Den in Hernando are: Premises clean, Proper ventilation, Water supply.
- How many health inspections has Sandwich Den in Hernando had?
- Sandwich Den in Hernando has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sandwich Den in Hernando find?
- Sandwich Den in Hernando was most recently inspected on September 23, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sandwich Den in Hernando ever been shut down?
- No, Sandwich Den in Hernando has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- Has Sandwich Den in Hernando had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sandwich Den in Hernando has 6 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Sandwich Den in Hernando operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: D'amico's Pizza Cafe (2016), Florida Ave Pizza (2018-2019).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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