Subway #2493

3402 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33629

American

Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Subway #2493 has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 6, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to eight violations per visit.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Subway #2493's 55 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 bags of ground beef in standing water at 3 compartment sink temperature 55F at 11:30. Retemp 36F at 12:42. Employee moved to walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

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. 2 employees with no training provided.

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Only copies of FRLA training provided.

53B-09-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of cookies stored less than 6 inches off of floor in walk-in freezer. Manager relocated to shelf in walk-in freezer **Corrected On-Site**

08B-47-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed slime like substance on exterior of ice dispenser on soda fountain

23-03-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ground beef in standing water

06-01-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open water bottle stored on shelving over preparation table next to handwash sink

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on shelving above preparation table next to handwash sink.

40-06-5

Oct 22, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jesus. **Warning**

53B-02-5

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between steam table and reach in cooler. Employee removed knife and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Jul 21, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing faucet handle on hand washing sink in back kitchen area.

29-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer on compressor.

14-69-4

Sep 26, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway #2493 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway #2493 on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Subway #2493 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Subway #2493 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Subway #2493's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Subway #2493 have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Subway #2493 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 Subway #2493 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Subway #2493 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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