THE SANDWICH SHOP

Name: THE SANDWICH SHOP
Address: 10421 S COUNTY RD 39, LITHIA, FL, 33547, US
Rating: 54.9

10421 S COUNTY RD 39, LITHIA, FL 33547

License #3919201

🥪 Deli/Sandwich ℹ️

54.9 Grade F / 100

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October 14, 2026 · 5 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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THE SANDWICH SHOP in LITHIA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 54.9 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 14, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 45 total violations — 6 critical, 27 major, 12 minor.

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November 28, 2023

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on make line.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by large fan. Moved fan and discussed with employee that it cant block the hand sink
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Large make line cooler has built up food debris.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of purple liquid not labeled. Manager labeled
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired on February 1, 2026. Establishment is open and operating serving food to the public. Owner attempted to renew online and through customer service but ran into being hung up on, and online server issues.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[02D-03-4] 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. Observed grab n go portioned cakes with name of product on table by register. Missing name and address of business.
[32-16-5] Only means for public to access the bathroom is through a food preparation, ware washing, or food storage area. Observed 5 customers walking through back dry food storage area past unsecured walk in cooler and walk in freezer to access restroom unescorted. Not following proviso: 2) Establishment must allow customers to utilize the bathroom upon request, even if inaccessible. The establishment must have a policy that customers will be escorted to and from the bathroom as necessary to ensure that no cross contamination occurs.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from under three compartment sink hand washing sink
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee put away personal bag, and then got on cook line and started cooking with out washing hands.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make line stained
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cook line blocked by fan. Manager removed
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees working and no Certified Food Manager on site
[11-26-1] No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Missing agreements for 4 team members on schedule
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For premade Cubans on cook line.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing Safe Staff cards for 4 team members on schedule.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[29-27-4] Employee stated mop water is being dumped down three compartment sink. Verified that sink on counter, and far back storage room is designated mop sink. currently sink is completely blocked off and inaccessible for use
[02D-03-4] 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. Observed grab n go containers with cakes and cookies
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[08B-02-4] Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed steam well with water, spaghetti and hot dogs by ordering counter that does not have effective sneeze guard to protect food from customer contamination.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Back prep counter: premade Cuban with ham (57F - Cold Holding) Discussed Time As A Public Health Control or temperature control for Cubans. Employee put in cooler and sent paperwork to manager
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Main cutting board stained
[11-26-1] No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
[51-16-7] Plan layout changed since previous inspection. Storage room with slicer has oven and electric flat top grill added, and no additional hand sink to accommodate for additional cooking equipment Added ice cream dipping cabinet, milk shale machine and dipping well where front display counter is on layout. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only one safe staff card available for 6 employees