West Tampa Sandwich Shop in Tampa
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3904 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33607West Tampa Sandwich Shop in Tampa has a concerning compliance record with 25 inspections documenting 200 violations since 2016, averaging 8.0 violations per inspection—more than 50 percent above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent throughout the record, with employee health policy violations appearing in at least 6 inspections, chemical storage violations cited repeatedly, and food contact surface violations documented in nearly every recent inspection. Time as a control measure for food safety has been violated in multiple recent inspections, as have employee health reporting requirements. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure despite the violation frequency. The most recent inspection on September 26, 2025 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition after 9 violations were cited, following a more serious inspection on September 22, 2025 that documented 27 violations and prompted an administrative complaint recommendation to the state.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
West Tampa Sandwich Shop in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
West Tampa Sandwich Shop in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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West Tampa Sandwich Shop in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was West Tampa Sandwich Shop in Tampa last inspected?
- West Tampa Sandwich Shop in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 6, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at West Tampa Sandwich Shop in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at West Tampa Sandwich Shop in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has West Tampa Sandwich Shop in Tampa had?
- West Tampa Sandwich Shop in Tampa has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of West Tampa Sandwich Shop in Tampa find?
- West Tampa Sandwich Shop in Tampa was most recently inspected on April 6, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has West Tampa Sandwich Shop in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, West Tampa Sandwich Shop in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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 V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
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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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