The Sandwich Den
2780 N Florida Ave Units 5/6, Hernando, FL 34442 · Permanent Food Service · License 1901163
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 3 complaint inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 3 basic (1 repeat)-10
- Safety score90
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitNov 3, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Raw Hamburger meat stored over shredded cheese container. Operator removed stored properly
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Cutting board on the prep table in cook line area soiled
Basic3
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
Deli salad grab and go front cooler missing package information
Repeat violation
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Ready to eat food stored in vertical reach in cooler not covered.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
2 containers with Old labels on the racks Operator removed from the rack.
Earlier inspections 1
A92Complaint inspection6 violations, 1 high priority No follow-up needed
- First visitSep 23, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
See stop sale. 1 dented cheddar cheese can
Basic5
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
Deli salad grab and go front cooler missing package information
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Cheese thawing in the standing water Operator moved to the refrigerator.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Kitchen area microwave soiled
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: very slow draining water in handwash sink
Back of the kitchen
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
1 dead roach under the bag in box storage rack. Operator removed swept and sanitized area.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.