Bobby's Sandwich Shop in Tampa

Last inspected:

2903 N Armenia, Tampa, FL 33607
Overview

Bobby's Sandwich Shop in Tampa has compiled 203 violations across 25 inspections since 2022, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection—more than 50% above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed but has faced escalating enforcement: a disciplinary action resulting in $650 in fines, and administrative complaints recommended in at least two inspections. Employee health policy violations, shell stock handling violations, and proper hand-washing violations are persistent findings, appearing across multiple inspections dating back to 2023. High-priority violations have been cited in nearly every recent inspection, including employee health reporting failures in February 2026, improper cooking temperatures in August 2025, and handwashing facility deficiencies in July 2024. The most recent inspection on February 13, 2026 identified 18 violations including two high-priority employee health policy violations and two high-priority hand-washing violations; a call back extension was given and remains pending.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

26Inspections
206Violations
0Closures
$650in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Bobby's Sandwich Shop in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 7.9 violations / inspection 7.9 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.75 violations / inspection 5.75 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Bobby's Sandwich Shop in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $650.00

Disciplinary action history for Bobby's Sandwich Shop in Tampa
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2015045088 $650.00 Sep 29, 2015 Tampa

Bobby's Sandwich Shop in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)

— 3 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections22 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections28 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 4 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Bobby's Sandwich Shop in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bobby's Sandwich Shop in Tampa last inspected?
Bobby's Sandwich Shop in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 14, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Bobby's Sandwich Shop in Tampa?
The most frequently cited violations at Bobby's Sandwich Shop in Tampa are: Proper ventilation, Employee health policy, Time as control.
How many health inspections has Bobby's Sandwich Shop in Tampa had?
Bobby's Sandwich Shop in Tampa has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Bobby's Sandwich Shop in Tampa find?
Bobby's Sandwich Shop in Tampa was most recently inspected on April 14, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Bobby's Sandwich Shop in Tampa ever been shut down?
No, Bobby's Sandwich Shop in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
Has Bobby's Sandwich Shop in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Bobby's Sandwich Shop in Tampa has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $650.00 in fines.
How much has Bobby's Sandwich Shop in Tampa been fined?
Bobby's Sandwich Shop in Tampa has been fined a total of $650.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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