Rocky Mountain Subs

2655 E Lake Rd, Palm Harbor, FL 34685

American

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Rocky Mountain Subs stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 21, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “working containers of food removed”, which has been cited three times.

Among Palm Harbor restaurants, the typical score is 74; Rocky Mountain Subs is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cooks line containing food removed from its original container not labeled with its common name.operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Discussed the need to label all foods removed from its original container. **Repeat Violation**

02D-01-5

Apr 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Food containers holding foods removed removed from its original container not labeled with common name. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Jan 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Nathan's food handlers training expired in 8/2024. Discussed with owner.

53B-14-5

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms above ready to eat cut tomatoes in reach in cooler. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

May 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauces. Operator relocated eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine in kitchen. Discussed with operator and operator stated he will discuss with staff.

22-02-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Shell eggs in cooler above sauces. Operator segregated eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Buckets stored on prep table next to utensils. Operator relocated bucket **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 2/1/2024. Operator requested current, renewed license

50-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table. Operator relocated beverage **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Dec 8, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rocky Mountain Subs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rocky Mountain Subs on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rocky Mountain Subs?

Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rocky Mountain Subs.

How does Rocky Mountain Subs compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?

Rocky Mountain Subs most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Harbor average of 74.

Has Rocky Mountain Subs' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rocky Mountain Subs have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rocky Mountain Subs means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Rocky Mountain Subs inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rocky Mountain Subs is inspected around three times per year on average.

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