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SUBWAY 229

4408 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33614

Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats34
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3904130
Grade history
OCT 23
DEC 24
JUL 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $800

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2021009443Dec 29, 2020Jun 2, 2021$400
3--2020050435Oct 28, 2020Feb 9, 2021$400

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards are soiled in establishment.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Community shared dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4/Repeat Violation
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards with cut marks on front line Reach in cooler.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 30, 2025 · Time Extended
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Community shared dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 30, 2025 · Time Extended
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Community dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 30, 2025 · Time Extended
Jul 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 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. Missing for Maria, Charles, Dondre.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 unlabeled spray bottle on shelf above mop sink.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards with cut marks on front line Reach in cooler.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Community shared dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4/Warning
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Community dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4/Warning
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice machine chute soiled at time of inspection. Ice machine on public soda fountain in dining room
Intermediate/22-02-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table at time of inspection. Employee moved drink during inspection
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table at time of inspection. Employee moved phone during inspection
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 5, 2024Call 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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 5, 2024 · Missing 1 employee. Admin Complaint
Oct 31, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.provided for managers
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table employee removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning

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.