Seminole Subs & Gyros
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
70
Score
Seminole Subs & Gyros appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 6, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to six violations.
“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 75, which Seminole Subs & Gyros' 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Grilled chicken in walk in cooler cooling in covered container, staff uncovered. Discussed proper coolling methods **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200ppm, staff diluted 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to prep sink across from fryers **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen door
35B-01-4
70
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep tables on cook line
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep tables next to sandwich press
40-06-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Next to fryers
14-20-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm, staff replaced 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
70
Nov 15, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
95
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Feta cheese 51 F in cooler opposite gyro . Manager placed cheese on ice . Recheck 41 F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in food prep and dishwashing area in non working order Reviewed with manager
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spatula inside cook line hand wash sink. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only . Manager removed spatula **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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. Reviewed with manager. Training books received previous day .
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Reviewed with manager
22-20-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back kitchen
35B-01-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris at cook line . Reviewed with manager .
36-27-5
55
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Feb 22, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on threaded hose bib in mop sink and outside threaded hose bib.
29-34-4
High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Emailed big six packet and discussed with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer in kitchen, to the left of the ice machine, shows accumulation of food debris underneath the slicer guard.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen, above the 2 door stand up freezer, shows accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Receptacle in ladies restroom has no cover.
32-12-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment between uses. Tongs hung on metal separation for the hand wash sink. Employee moved tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelf in kitchen, to the left of the two door stand up freezer, shows accumulation of food debris on shelves. Back of fryer, in kitchen shows accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
47
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -deli ham (50F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce(51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar(51F - Cold Holding); deli chicken (50F - Cold Holding) Operator stated that cooler was reading at 40 degrees Fahrenheit at the beginning of shift Discussed moving items to the walk-in cooler and icing items at prep table **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -grilled chicken(125 - Hot Holding) Operator moved items to grill during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -windex on top of prep table in kitchen **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) Operator corrected to 50 ppm during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -stained cutting board at cooks line -knives magnet at three compartment sink has accumulation of food residue **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink at cooks line blocked by gloves and utensils Operator moved items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -double door reach in freezer at exit door has accumulation of food debris -dry storage rack with cans has accumulation of food residue -sides of fryers have accumulation of grease **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -bottles of oil on the floor at dry storage rack **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -keys stored above prep table in kitchen -cellphone on prep table in kitchen area **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -water bottle on prep table in kitchen **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -cardboard under foam plates at prep table in kitchen Operator moved cardboard during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - -Ceiling above double door reach in freezer near exit door has accumulation of dust -floor at cooks line has accumulation of grease **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottles at steam table **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed boxes of peppers over cut lettuce in walk-in cooler Discussed proper hierarchy with operator during time of inspection. **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -food items in reach in freezer not covered -boxes of food items on floor in walk-in freezer **Warning**
08B-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Seminole Subs & Gyros last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Seminole Subs & Gyros on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Seminole Subs & Gyros?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Seminole Subs & Gyros.
How does Seminole Subs & Gyros compare to other restaurants in Largo?
Seminole Subs & Gyros most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Largo average of 75.
Has Seminole Subs & Gyros' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Seminole Subs & Gyros have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Seminole Subs & Gyros 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 Seminole Subs & Gyros inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Seminole Subs & Gyros is inspected around three times per year on average.
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