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BROCATO'S SANDWICH SHOP

5021 E COLUMBUS DR · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33619

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 8, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3499187
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8879764
DBPR license3912270

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#5High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly landed on Cuban bread on cooks line. 3 live flies flying around kitchen.

#6High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#7High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 live fly landed on Cuban bread on cooks line.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 4

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen near 3 compartment sink. Employee provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#11Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – 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.

Basic 4

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bulk panko bread crumbs on floor in front prep area.

#3Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Outside area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under 3 compartment sink. Employee has aluminum container under sink collecting water.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:36 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.