Caribbean Sandwich Shop and Bakery
8240 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33615 · Permanent Food Service · License 3902954
What drove the grade
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 13 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed before it reopened Oct 13), 4 basic (1 repeat)-11
- Emergency closure on Oct 13, reopened Oct 13Counts 20 for 30 days after reopening, 10 until 90 days, then nothing-20
- Safety score69
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 13, 2026 Reopened after closure
The inspector came back, found the problems fixed and allowed the business to reopen.
3 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic3
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
More time given
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
More time given
- First visitOct 13, 2026 Emergency closure
Conditions were a danger to public health, so the business was ordered to close immediately. It can't reopen until an inspector confirms the problems are fixed.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Frozen croquettes are stored inside shopping bags in front line reach in freezer. Operator relocated croquettes into a food grade safe container at time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
2 live roaches behind food handler certificates on front line wall. Operator removed one roach. 3 live roaches inside front line reach in cooler next to air condition and handler.
Basic4
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Multiple containers of liquids, spices, and sugar are not labeled in establishment.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.
Unsealed wood inside cabinets of front service counter. Discussed with operator to paint wood.
Repeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
3 dead roaches on kitchen floor between front line reach in cooler and air conditioning handler. Operator removed roaches. 3 dead roaches on front line wall located beneath fire suppression system box. Operator removed roaches. 1 dead roach on exterior of reach in cooler located at front service counter. Operator removed roach.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Unsealed concrete in storage room located adjacent to restrooms. Discussed with operator to paint floor.
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.