Broadway Sandwich Shop
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
52
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Broadway Sandwich Shop stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 3, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around 13 violations across recent inspections versus roughly 18 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Broadway Sandwich Shop's 52 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
7
Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cut lettuce and multiple items in reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsing towel in handwash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut ham in reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water bottle on cutting boards in kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks and yogurt next to margarine and over multiple items in reach in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut lettuce in reach in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in freezer in hallway.
08B-63-4
52
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating with no power without notifying the division. Per operator Connected to another location who pays power. Neighbor didn't pay power 930am power was cut off. Operator states they paid and waiting for them to turn on
51-03-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cheddar cheese 49 F, raw bacon 47 F, raw chicken 45 F
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Holding: chicken 126 F, beans 122 F, beef 116 F
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
27-06-4
Intermediate - No power for reach in coolers and hot holding units. Unable to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures.
04-02-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in three-compartment sink less than 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
16-52-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
27-16-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.
27-10-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers in kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cheddar cheese and cut lettuce in reach in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area.
38-05-4
Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in bathroom area.
38-10-4
Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas.
38-02-4
Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored.
38-08-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink set up with no rinse.
16-13-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
23
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator washing dishes without sanitizing.
22-45-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken and raw beef over green peppers, cucumber and multiple vegetables in reach in cooler .
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and washed hands in 3 compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal pan in handwash sink near kitchen door.
31A-11-4
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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork and multiple items in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizing bay not set up.
16-13-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Kitchen.
36-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open soda can in reach in cooler.
12B-13-4
32
Mar 6, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
18
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Omeprazole tablets on top of microwave in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw pork in same container as raw beef. Operator relocated at time of inspection to avoid cross contamination.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon in handwash sink next to stove. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has a small trailer outside back door of restaurant with dry storage goods. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut ham and cheese in reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at Sandwich reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on prep table next to food for establishment. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee wipes on slicer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at tall metal reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in bulk flour. Operator removed at time of inspection.
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler and reach in freezers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler near kitchen door. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Butter in reach in cooler .
08B-12-5
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in freezer next to back door. **Repeat Violation**
08B-63-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls near handwash sink next to three compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour and bread crumbs in outside storage. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
20
Apr 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Headache medicine over microwave in kitchen.
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in freezer near back door. **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge in Handwash sink near stove. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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/. Operator has a small trailer outside back door of restaurant with dry storage goods. Per plan reviewer Lola no plans have been received. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Chicken, beef and multiple items in reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with blue liquid. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on bulk black beans in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on microwave in kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in kitchen
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled in kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in cooler in kitchens **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler near kitchen door.
14-33-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in cooler near back door. **Repeat Violation**
08B-63-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on prep table.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour in outside storage not labeled.
02D-01-5
26
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish and raw bacon over vegetables in reach in cooler next to kitchen door. Commercially processed raw chicken stored with ready to eat commercially processed ham. Operator rearranged all items at time of inspection to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-29: Raw chicken over ready to eat vegetables in reach in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-01: Raw fish observed over other ready to eat foods. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at only handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-01: Water temped at 97 F. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-04: Water temped at 94 F **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. According to the approved plan as of 2007 on OnBase. Operator removed Walk in cooler, relocated three compartment sink to other side of wall, customized bar into L shape and added a mobile trailer as dry storage outside behind restaurant. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-01: Due 09/24/22 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-04: No plans have been submitted. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Per plan reviewer Breanna no plans have been submitted. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Multiple raw items in reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler next to kitchen door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in freezer outside of restroom in hallway. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
08B-63-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table next to handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Broadway Sandwich Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Broadway Sandwich Shop on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Broadway Sandwich Shop?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Broadway Sandwich Shop.
How does Broadway Sandwich Shop compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Broadway Sandwich Shop most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Broadway Sandwich Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Broadway Sandwich Shop have averaged around 13 violations per visit, down from roughly 18 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Broadway Sandwich Shop means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Broadway Sandwich Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Broadway Sandwich Shop is inspected around two times per year on average.
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