SUBWAY 5521
1886 W BAY DR, Largo FL 33770 · (727) 581-3295
Last inspected Jan 27, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2023
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3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies underneath three compartment sink. Flies did not land on food-contact surfaces. 1 live fly in mop sink area, did not land on food-contact surfaces.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jan 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ceiling tile missing. Back area.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cove tile falling off around walk in cooler. Tiles missing under three compartment sink.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler under slicer in front area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back wall behind three compartment sink soiled with mold like substance in silicone seal.
Nov 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Surface thermal thermometer does not give adequate internal temperature measurements.
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.
Ceiling tile missing. Back area.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cove tile falling off around walk in cooler. Tiles missing under three compartment sink.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler under slicer in front area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back wall behind three compartment sink soiled with mold like substance in silicone seal.
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - meatballs at steam table 93F under 1 hour. Manager reheated meatballs in microwave. Recheck : 167 F
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair under triple sink. Repeat -Ceiling tile missing above storage shelves in dry storage area. Reviewed with person in charge
Wall soiled with accumulated with mold like build up behind triple sink -Ceiling soiled above ovens in front line area - Floor soiled inside walk in freezer and in storage areas Reviewed with person in charge
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in dry storage area. Reviewed with person in charge
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage in front line area above ovens
Dead roaches on premises. - Four dead roaches on floor in storage area. Person in charge removed roaches and cleaned and sanitized areas
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while making subs. Reviewed with person in charge.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reviewed with person in charge
Jul 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine shoot at soda machine in dining area and soda machine spigots soiled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. C02 tanks in dry-storage not secured.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment displaying expired license 02/01/2023.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.cutting boards at front counter and door underneath prep table in 3 compartment sink area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile underneath 3 compartment sink is missing.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind reach-in cooler at front counter
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave located near 3 compartment sink, soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in coolers at front counter soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at front counter soiled with food debris.
Jul 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies underneath three compartment sink. Flies did not land on food-contact surfaces. 1 live fly in mop sink area, did not land on food-contact surfaces.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine shoot at soda machine in dining area and soda machine spigots soiled.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. C02 tanks in dry-storage not secured.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment displaying expired license 02/01/2023.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.cutting boards at front counter and door underneath prep table in 3 compartment sink area.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor in chemical,storage area. 2 dead roaches on floor at back door exit.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile underneath 3 compartment sink is missing.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind reach-in cooler at front counter
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave located near 3 compartment sink, soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in coolers at front counter soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at front counter soiled with food debris.
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.