Subway #25865
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
82
Score
Subway #25865 has been inspected seven times since 2022. Subway #25865 was last inspected on Mar 31, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Among Clearwater restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine with mold like substance on the drop plate . Reviewed with operator . Operator to clean prior to opening
22-02-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Shared dumpster .
33-19-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken areas of drop plate in the interior of the ice machine
14-11-5
82
Jul 2, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No training for Geraldine hired over 60 days - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Per manager , employees scheduled for training through SafeStaff books available **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - -Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. -Probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products in nonworking order . Reviewed with manager **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Per manager, working probe thermometer to be delivered this day **Time Extended**
05-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in front of self service beverage station in dining area . Manager stated water is from rain. Manager mopped flor area **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Manager mopped floor . Per manager service to be scheduled this day to address leak **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair unisex bathroom . Out of order sign posted - door taped closed . Per manager , plumbing service is scheduled . **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated mold like buildup above triple sink. . - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
70
Jul 1, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 2/01/2025 . Manager confirmed ownership. License renewed during this inspection . License is current **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched register then put new gloves on without washing hands prior to making a sub . Reviewed with manager proper handwashing and glove change
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuna salad 52 F , beef 54 F , cooked chicken 53 F in display cooler overnight at front counter area . No temperatures taken this day per manager . See stop sale . Manager moved food to dishwashing area to discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tuna salad 52 F , beef 54 F , cooked chicken 53 F in display cooler overnight at front counter area . No temperatures taken this day per manager .
01B-02-5
Intermediate - -Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. -Probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products in nonworking order . Reviewed with manager **Repeat Violation**
05-10-4
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. No training for Geraldine hired over 60 days
53B-13-5
Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Employee informed customer no bathroom was available . Reviewed with manager this requirement . Manager removed employee only sign, placed unisex restroom sign on door and the bathroom is now availble to customers **Corrected On-Site**
32-09-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Soiled shelves in storage area near dishwashing area
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair unisex bathroom . Out of order sign posted - door taped closed . Per manager , plumbing service is scheduled . **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated mold like buildup above triple sink. .
36-27-5
Basic - Food ( sweetener packets ) stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust under paper towel dispensers . Manager relocated sweetener packets **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in front of self service beverage station in dining area . Manager stated water is from rain. Manager mopped flor area **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelets while making subs. Reviewed with manager .
13-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine Reviewed with manager **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
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Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
37
Aug 16, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
61
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale Food (ice) contaminated by unsanitized equipment ( mold like substance on drop plate and sides of interior of ice machine ) located in back storage area - manager turned of ice machine to melt ice and clean interior **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4
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 - veggie pattie in cooler at front counter - opened two days previously - manager labeled food **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 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. Employee present hired 3 months previously
53B-01-5
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.
11-26-1
Basic - -Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine located in back storage area - manGer turned off ice machine to melt ice and clean interior of ice machine - accumulation of black mold like substance on ice chute in self service area - manager cleaned ice chute **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food (ice) contaminated by unsanitized equipment ( mold like substance on drop plate and sides of interior of ice machine ) in back storage area - manager turned of ice machine to melt ice and clean interior See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-19-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in front counter area
31B-04-4
47
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Glass cleaner stored over single use stickers for wrapping subs, in back storage area across from walk in cooler. Manager moved glass cleaner to designated chemical shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Ice buckets stored not inverted Manager turned ice buckets upside -4in 6th pans stored not inverted in back storage area. Manager turned pans upside down. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Spray bottles near bread proofing machine filled with water not labeled, manager labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -Wet mop stored on the floor, manger placed wet mop hanging to dry **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Sanitizer bucket stored on top of food prep surface on counter behind register. Manager moved sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Walk in cooler floors soiled with built up food debris. -Drain near walk in cooler soiled with food debris. Discussed with manager.
36-73-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway #25865 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway #25865 on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway #25865?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Subway #25865.
How does Subway #25865 compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Subway #25865 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Subway #25865's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway #25865 have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Subway #25865 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 #25865 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Subway #25865 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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