SUBWAY 56554
1720 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33610 · 813-238-8880
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 4 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2025. The establishment is open and serving the public at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2017047475 | Jun 30, 2017 | Oct 19, 2017 | $360 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2025. The establishment is open and serving the public at time of inspection.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jessica McCoy, became store manager more than 30 days.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee coughing then prepare sandwiches without washing hands
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touch paperwork then go to front of house and make sandwiches.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Food handler certifications missing date of birth
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cabinets in self service soda area soiled with sticky residue.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food preparation table while employee was portioning out food. Employee removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on prep table next to single service cups. Employee removed keys
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on 1/3 size pan
Establishment's approved variance requires that the shared bathroom be maintained. The shared bathroom was not maintained. Women's bathroom in front by customer service area not clean.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle in contact with sugar, operator fixed handle.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave underneath prep table soiled with food debris at the top.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator posted
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Hand washing sign provided at front hand washing sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sandwich toaster soiled with food debris
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located in back kitchen on storage rack
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Located in back kitchen area
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.