Subway 20088

1998 Alt. 19 South, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
American
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Subway 20088 has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 24, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Compared to the broader Tarpon Springs restaurant scene, where the average is 76, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. 4 employees over 60 days, Heather, Angie, Zania, Aniyah. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: No certificates available **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2/1/2026. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sliced turkey (51F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter - cooked chicken strips (45F - Cold Holding); sliced deli beef (46F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (51F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone (46F - Cold Holding) cold cut combo / ham (45F - Cold Holding) All moved from walk in cooler at approximately 7:30am, temperatures not taken today. Operator moved all back to walk in cooler . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. 4 employees over 60 days, Heather, Angie, Zania, Aniyah. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
58
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Spoke with Michelle, operator, over the phone. Michelle states that at the moment, Angie is the only employee and the other employees were hired less than 60 days ago. Angie has worked at the establishment since October 2024. Did not observe food handlers or manager's certification at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No employee food safety certificates or employee reporting agreement for establishment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
82
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. steak (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (49F - Cold Holding); rotisserie chicken (45F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (46F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (49F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (44F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone cheese (46F - Cold Holding); roast beef (49F - Cold Holding); fried eggs (45F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) in sandwich make table, employee iced all food, employee put all food in make table from walk in cooler around 8am **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: Steak 53F, rotisserie chicken 52F, grilled chicken 52F, sliced turkey 54F, sliced ham 52F, sliced tomatoes 53F all items came from walk in cooler and put in sandwich make table at 8am, thermometer for sandwich make table is reading 53F, no temperatures taken today, employee put food on ice in cooler **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No employee food safety certificates or employee reporting agreement for establishment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
64
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. steak (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (49F - Cold Holding); rotisserie chicken (45F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (46F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (49F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (44F - Cold Holding); sliced provolone cheese (46F - Cold Holding); roast beef (49F - Cold Holding); fried eggs (45F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) in sandwich make table, employee iced all food, employee put all food in make table from walk in cooler around 8am **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Water temperature 81F **Warning**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put gloves on and was touching ready to eat food making a sandwich for customer without washing hands **Warning**
12A-07-5
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. No employee food safety certificates or employee reporting agreement for establishment **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
41
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rotisserie chicken (47F - Cold Holding); grilled chicken (47F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (44F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (44F - Cold Holding) in sandwich make table, employee removed items and put them back in walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. meatballs (103F - Hot Holding) in hot well at sandwich make table, employee removed and put back in microwave to reheat **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Self service ice chute **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
70
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-24: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
90
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway 20088 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway 20088 on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway 20088?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Subway 20088.

How does Subway 20088 compare to other restaurants in Tarpon Springs?

Subway 20088 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tarpon Springs average of 76.

Has Subway 20088's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Subway 20088 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Subway 20088 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 Subway 20088 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Subway 20088 is inspected around three times per year on average.