BROCATO'S SANDWICH SHOP
dba BROCATO JOE
About this restaurant
Brocato's Sandwich Shop is a seating restaurant located at 5021 E Columbus Dr in Tampa with 149 seats. Operating since 1948, the establishment is described as a Tampa tradition that serves Cuban sandwiches, devil crabs, and stuffed potatoes. According to online sources, the restaurant is known for these signature items and offers online ordering and catering services.
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B
Food Safety Grade
Good
Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.
Location
- Address
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5021 E COLUMBUS DR
TAMPA, FL 33619 - Phone
- 2489977
- DBPR District
- District 3 — Tampa (licenses expire February)
- County (Region Code)
- Gulf (code 23)
- Seating
- 149 seats
License
- License Number
- SEA3912270
- Establishment Type
- Seating Restaurant
- Base Risk Level
- License Expiry
- Feb 1, 2026
- Last Inspection
- Nov 24, 2025
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Nov 24, 2025
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Inspection Completed - No Further Action | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
Class: Food
Visit ID: 10950535
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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