BROCATO'S SANDWICH SHOP
5021 E COLUMBUS DR, Tampa FL 33619 · 2489977
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
APR 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly landed on Cuban bread on cooks line. 3 live flies flying around kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $11,760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022037849 | Jul 20, 2022 | Mar 2, 2023 | $400 |
| 3--2022026827 | Mar 22, 2022 | Jul 7, 2022 | $160 |
| 3--2016008451 | Jan 19, 2016 | May 9, 2016 | $9,000 |
| 3--2015010866 | Feb 13, 2015 | Aug 6, 2015 | $700 |
| 3--2014045508 | Oct 7, 2014 | Jan 15, 2015 | $1,500 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Same ownership open and operating discussed inspection with office. Called office because operator stated he paid for the license office foud an outstanding payment disscued with operator to contact our settlement officer gave phone number and email to operator Admin ComplaintAdmin Complaint**
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All trainings expired In 2025. International executive
May 26, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Same ownership open and operating discussed inspection with office. Called office because operator stated he paid for the license office foud an outstanding payment disscued with operator to contact our settlement officer gave phone number and email to operator Admin ComplaintAdmin Complaint**
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mozzarella cheese 63F male top table front line. Cook eggs 63F reach in cooler top table manager moved items to walk in cooler
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All trainings expired In 2025. International executive
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. 2 employees discussed with employee one employee discarded gum.
Nov 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. All hand wash sinks outside prep area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef in walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on sandwich reach in cooler.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employees eating on cooksline.
Food stored on floor. Raw shell eggs and bread crumb on floor at front prep area.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Prep area outside.
Apr 11, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meatballs and multiple items in walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Outside area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under 3 compartment sink. Employee has aluminum container under sink collecting water.
Apr 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly landed on Cuban bread on cooks line. 3 live flies flying around kitchen.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 live fly landed on Cuban bread on cooks line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen near 3 compartment sink. Employee provided at time of inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meatballs and multiple items in walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bulk panko bread crumbs on floor in front prep area.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Outside area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under 3 compartment sink. Employee has aluminum container under sink collecting water.
Nov 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork and beef in walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at sandwich station.
Sep 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork and beef in walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at sandwich station.
May 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting bards in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Apr 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting bards in kitchen.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: bacon 53 F, taken out one hour earlier. Operator put in walk-in cooker at t8me of inspection. Second temperature 47 F,
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near three compartment sink. Employee provided at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork in walk in cooler.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to soda boxes.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on prep line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of white plastic containers in walk in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Plastic Curtains in walk in cooler.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Prep area outside and in kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under three compartment sink.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.