SUBWAY 20088
1998 ALT. 19 SOUTH, Tarpon Springs FL 34689 · 727-942-7827
Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
APR 25
FEB 26
— STEADY
3 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2/1/2026.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025056710 | Apr 7, 2025 | Aug 28, 2025 | $160 |
| 3--2019029609 | Apr 19, 2019 | Aug 5, 2019 | $400 |
| 3--2019007948 | Dec 17, 2018 | Mar 20, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 24, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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. 4 employees over 60 days, Heather, Angie, Zania, Aniyah.
Feb 17, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2/1/2026.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sliced turkey (51F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter - cooked chicken strips (45F - Cold Holding); sliced deli beef (46F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (51F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone (46F - Cold Holding) cold cut combo / ham (45F - Cold Holding) All moved from walk in cooler at approximately 7:30am, temperatures not taken today. Operator moved all back to walk in cooler.
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. 4 employees over 60 days, Heather, Angie, Zania, Aniyah.
Jun 9, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Apr 10, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No employee food safety certificates or employee reporting agreement for establishment
Apr 9, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. steak (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (49F - Cold Holding); rotisserie chicken (45F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (46F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (49F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (44F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone cheese (46F - Cold Holding); roast beef (49F - Cold Holding); fried eggs (45F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) in sandwich make table, employee iced all food, employee put all food in make table from walk in cooler around 8am
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No employee food safety certificates or employee reporting agreement for establishment
Apr 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put gloves on and was touching ready to eat food making a sandwich for customer without washing hands
Employee washed hands with cold water. Water temperature 81F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. steak (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (49F - Cold Holding); rotisserie chicken (45F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (46F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (49F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (44F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone cheese (46F - Cold Holding); roast beef (49F - Cold Holding); fried eggs (45F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) in sandwich make table, employee iced all food, employee put all food in make table from walk in cooler around 8am
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No employee food safety certificates or employee reporting agreement for establishment
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Aug 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 8, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rotisserie chicken (47F - Cold Holding); grilled chicken (47F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (44F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (44F - Cold Holding) in sandwich make table, employee removed items and put them back in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. meatballs (103F - Hot Holding) in hot well at sandwich make table, employee removed and put back in microwave to reheat
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Self service ice chute
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.