Senor Subs & Gyros
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
61
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Senor Subs & Gyros, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Senor Subs & Gyros' 61 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced cooked ham 46 F in the top section of the reach in cooler stored with a raised separator . Manager relocated food to freezer for quick chill downer recheck 43 F **Corrected On-Site**
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. Milk opened over 24 hours in double door cooler in front counter area. Manager labeled milk **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface ( ice chute ) soiled with food debris or mold-like substance at customer beverage station . Reviewed with managers
22-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food ( hamburgers) offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Manager posted the consumer advisory at the front counter area. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on table edge handle between uses below gyro spin . Tongs relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
61
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked chicken on counter at 99 F at 2:45 pm cooked at noon . Reviewed with manager cooling procedures and monitoring of food temperatures . Manager discarded food . **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Provolone cheese 47 F in top section of reach in cooler . Manager moved to freezer for quick chill down Recheck 25F-39 F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked chicken on counter at 99 F at 2:45 pm cooked at noon
03D-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Individual salsas in double door reach in cooler . Reviewed with manager
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in glass cooler door cooler in the front counter area. Manager relocated employee food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
55
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - American cheese at 48 F in top section of cooler opposite steam table . Reviewed with manager to portion less and regular monitoring of food temperatures . Manager relocated cheese to freezer for quick chill down recheck 41-43 F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine Reviewed with manager
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Reviewed with manager **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Reviewed with manager . **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
74
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Small cups inside reach in cooler Green salsa made on 12-6-2024. Employee date marked all containers during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2024 displayed
50-09-4
82
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
50
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on shelf in back food prep area - manager labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine on the drop plate - manager cleaned and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container next to spices below prep table -manager discarded drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler gaskets torn opposite grill
14-33-4
78
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
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. - milk opened 2 days prior in double door cooler in front counter area - manager date labeled milk **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
67
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -Medicine stored near hand wash sink above single use items. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Knife holder above prep sink soiled with food debris. Discussed with manager.
22-02-4
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. -Gallon of milk opened two days ago not date marked. Employee date marked milk. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken. -Cove molding broken and in disrepair near mop sink. -Floor soiled under equipment in kitchen and prep area.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cell phone, keys and blue drink canister stored near hand wash sink near front counter. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets at reach in cooler and reach in freezers in kitchen soiled, discussed with manager. -Mop sink soiled with mold like substance. Discussed with manager.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach in cooler and reach in freezers shelves in kitchen soiled, discussed with manager. -Ice machine interior buildup of mold like substance. Discussed with manager.
22-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -Chlorine sanitizing solution tested at 200ppm, retested at 50ppm. Discussed proper ratio of chlorine bleach to water. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Senor Subs & Gyros last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Senor Subs & Gyros on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Senor Subs & Gyros?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Senor Subs & Gyros.
How does Senor Subs & Gyros compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Senor Subs & Gyros most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Senor Subs & Gyros' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Senor Subs & Gyros have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Senor 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 Senor Subs & Gyros inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Senor Subs & Gyros is inspected around two times per year on average.
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