How many health inspections has SANDWICH DEN had?

SANDWICH DEN has had 27 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has SANDWICH DEN ever been shut down?

No, SANDWICH DEN has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at SANDWICH DEN?

The most frequently cited violations at SANDWICH DEN are: Premises clean, Proper ventilation, Water supply.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

SANDWICH DEN

2780 N FLORIDA AVE UNITS 5/6, Hernando, FL 34442

Citrus County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SANDWICH DEN LLC · License: SEA1901163

SANDWICH DEN in Hernando, FL has 27 inspections on record with 86 total violations (3.2 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

27Inspections

86Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 28, 2025

Inspection History (27)

Mar 28, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Nov 1, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 29, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Aug 26, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

Feb 8, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 18, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 20, 2023 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 4, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

Jun 17, 2022 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 15, 2021 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 14, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 27, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jun 26, 2019 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

May 3, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V49 Non-food contact surfaces

V51 Premises clean

Mar 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V49 Non-food contact surfaces

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 8, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V28 Water supply

Basic Violations

V49 Non-food contact surfaces

V51 Premises clean

Jul 19, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V28 Water supply

Basic Violations

V49 Non-food contact surfaces

V51 Premises clean

Jun 14, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V49 Non-food contact surfaces

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

May 9, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Apr 6, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 7, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jan 3, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jul 11, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 7, 2017 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

May 10, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 21, 2016 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 7, 2016 — Complaint Full· 13 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

SANDWICH DEN has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Citrus County average of 0.29 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.30.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has SANDWICH DEN had?: SANDWICH DEN has had 27 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has SANDWICH DEN ever been shut down?: No, SANDWICH DEN has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at SANDWICH DEN?: The most frequently cited violations at SANDWICH DEN are: Premises clean, Proper ventilation, Water supply.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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