LARGO SUBMARINE & GYROS
102 N MISSOURI AVE, Largo FL 33770 · 727-584-1484
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
JUL 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 4 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $680
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019002977 | Dec 4, 2018 | Feb 27, 2019 | $160 |
| 3--2015003698 | Dec 30, 2014 | Feb 18, 2015 | $520 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade bags used for storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gyro 92f, on cooker, had operator turn up flame and explained heat requirements.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Flex seal and pvc glue stored on ice machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front kitchen.
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Gyro cone 47f, discarded cone due to cooling heated cone at end of night. Found cone reheating. Sent gyro cone handout to operator.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Sliced deli meats stored in non food grade bags in refrigerators in back area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Gyro cone 47f, discarded cone due to cooling heated cone at end of night. Found cone reheating.Sent gyro cone handout to operator.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw wings.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Back hand sink area.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Front and back kitchen areas.
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in first refrigerator in back kitchen Reviewed with manager.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink in back kitchen. Reviewed with manager.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back kitchen. Reviewed with manager. Manager placed paper towels at hand wash sink
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Francisca training expired in 2023. Reviewed with manager.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface - gaskets in first refrigerator in back kitchen. Reviewed with manager
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in front line area. Reviewed with manager.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold and side that opens to the outside in back kitchen. Reviewed with manager.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in front line and back kitchen areas. Reviewed with manager,
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in glass door cooler at front line.Reviewed with manager. Manager placed their other inside cooler
Nonfood-contact surface ( floor fan) soiled with dust at front line area near mop sink
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit ( freezer ) with food to be served to customers in back kitchen. Reviewed with manager. Manager discarded drinks.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum containers in dry storage not inverted. Manager rearranged containers
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched at front counter. Reviewed with operator
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in upright freezer and refrigerator in prep area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter at 12:00pm a. tzatziki sauce (48F) Operator placed item in reach-in freezer. Re temp at 12:20pm 42f. Discussed with operator using time as a public health control as an option. Will email DBPR Form 5022-090-S. Time as a Public Health Control.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Will email form DBPR Form 5030-038-S. Eight Major Food Allergens
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine bin soiled with red and black substance.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table is rusted.
Floor tiles cracked n cooks line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezers in dry-storage room.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in unisex restroom. Provided DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands.
Reach-in cooler in prep area shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. single-serve utensils in open container underneath ceiling in process of being repaired.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer bucket reading 0 ppm chlorine. Manager corrected to 100 ppm chlorine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table is soiled with food debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like substance.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraints.
Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on floor in dry goods storage area. Manager stored correctly.
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.