Mr Submarine
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
64
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Mr Submarine stretching back to 2022. Mr Submarine was last inspected on Mar 25, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around nine violations to closer to 14 violations.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Mr Submarine's 64 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hose attached to faucet of hand wash sink in back kitchen . Manager removed hose . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Trash can over flowing , toilet stained in women's restroom
32-07-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee with bracelets on cooking .
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rusted exterior top of freezer chest .Rusted shelves inside walk in freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in front counter area . Manager relocated ice scoop **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers at front counter area . Manager placed employee drink inside a designated container **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed in front counter area
14-06-4
64
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. -inaccurate date of completion, date was in 2026 -no date of birth on document **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
53B-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance and debris in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Discussed with operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Not on pad **Time Extended**
33-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Interior of middle reach in freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation in storage area. - rusted exterior lid of reach in freezer in storage area -walk in cooler and walk in freezer doors and door frames pitted with rusting and soiled with black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in cooler and freezer floors soiled with rust and debris. -floor under 3 compartment sink soiled with accumulation of black substance **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. -walk in cooler and freezer floors rusted and uneven allowing for buildup of debris and residue. - unfinished wood being used to line walk in cooler floor not smooth and easily cleanable **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
36-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers in kitchen near front counter entrance have buildup of ice. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall under 3 compartment sink soiled with black mold like substance and grease/ debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Lid open **Time Extended**
33-16-4
58
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 dented #10 cans of tomato sauce. Operator discarded. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef stored over wing sauce in walk in cooler. -Raw beef stored over produce in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings on cardboard lined shelf in dry storage area near walk in cooler Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw philly steak (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded out of temp single serving of hilly steak- Al, others were in temp. Operator moved cut lettuce to deli cooler and it retemped at 42F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -sliced meats packaged for individual portions ove4 24 hours ago not date marked. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line has black groove marks **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink by 3 compartment sink used for purposes other than handwashing- had hose attached to faucet. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by 3 compartment sink or hand wash sink on cook line. Operator put some out. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. -inaccurate date of completion, date was in 2026 -no date of birth on document **Warning**
53B-10-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall under 3 compartment sink soiled with black mold like substance and grease/ debris **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-03-4
Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. "Out of order customers only" signs on both bathrooms. Operator advised that he may not mark bathrooms as out of order, but may post sign that bathrooms are for customers only. Operator removed signs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
32-09-5
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance and debris in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting boards on cook line have cut marks and are warped and are no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under dry storage area near walk in cooler 1 dead roach in women's restroom. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning**
33-23-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Interior of middle reach in freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation in storage area. - rusted exterior lid of reach in freezer in storage area -walk in cooler and walk in freezer doors and door frames pitted with rusting and soiled with black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in cooler and freezer floors soiled with rust and debris. -floor under 3 compartment sink soiled with accumulation of black substance **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. -walk in cooler and freezer floors rusted and uneven allowing for buildup of debris and residue. - unfinished wood being used to line walk in cooler floor not smooth and easily cleanable **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-12-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers in kitchen near front counter entrance have buildup of ice. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in broken bucket with accumulation of debris on the inside **Warning**
10-12-5
17
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on ledge above food prep counter . Manager relocated medicine **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw beef ) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( onion rings ) in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reviewed with manager **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw beef ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( cooked sauce ) in walk in cooler Reviewed with manager . Manager rearranged food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Cutting board on salad prep station soiled with food buildup in cracks in front line area . Reviewed with manager
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - -Glass door reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues next to freezers . - soiled interior of display case cooler in front counter area Reviewed with manager
22-16-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Reviewed with manager **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Damaged floor surface in walk in cooler and walk in freezer . Reviewed with manager . Per operator , floor scheduled for repair following week **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reviewed with manager **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Manager changed solution . Recheck 100 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
21-03-4
41
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
45
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sliced deli meats in walk-in cooler not dated, date added **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Interior cooler shelves at front counter
14-05-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cook line
21-10-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
74
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced ham, sliced turkey and roast beef. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
90
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
90
Jun 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat foods walk in cooler. Raw shelled eggs over cut lettuce Pepsi reach in cooler by office operator removed to proper storage **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored sanitation bucket in hand washing sink at front counter. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. cut tomatoes 43 f roast beef 43 reach in Pepsi cooler by office. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
47
Oct 11, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr Submarine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr Submarine on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr Submarine?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mr Submarine.
How does Mr Submarine compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Mr Submarine most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Mr Submarine's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mr Submarine have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mr Submarine means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Mr Submarine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mr Submarine is inspected around three times per year on average.
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