SUBWAY # 5883
9720 PRINCESS PALM AVE, Tampa FL 33619 · 813.628.0877
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
4 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment open, operating and serving the public. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Walk in cooler Cold holding: tuna 52 F, provolone 47 F, cut tomatoes 49 F, roast beef 52 F, -Reach in cooler Cold holding: Cold holding: tuna 47 F, cooked chicken 49 F, Per operator temperature of items in walk in cooler were taken approximately at 11 and temped at 38 F, Employee put all items on ice at time of inspection. To bring back down to temperature. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cooks line. Priority: Basic
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment open, operating and serving the public. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Walk in cooler Cold holding: tuna 52 F, provolone 47 F, cut tomatoes 49 F, roast beef 52 F, -Reach in cooler Cold holding: Cold holding: tuna 47 F, cooked chicken 49 F, Per operator temperature of items in walk in cooler were taken approximately at 11 and temped at 38 F, Employee put all items on ice at time of inspection. To bring back down to temperature. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Bulk soda box broken and leaking into container. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed. Priority: Basic
Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee glasses and phone on prep table. Employee relocated. Priority: Basic
Observed: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cooks line. Priority: Basic
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper over prep table in kitchen next to kitchen door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers on cooks line.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. On clear plastic container lid on dish drying rack.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Green scrubby in hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink in prep table in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Donna Danielson
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
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.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee shake on cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Employee removed at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Brown containers on dish drying rack.
Water draining onto floor surface under three compartment sink.
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.