Subway 5521
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Subway 5521 six times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 27, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around seven violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair under triple sink” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average for Largo sits at 75, putting Subway 5521 on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Back area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cove tile falling off around walk in cooler. Tiles missing under three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
36-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler under slicer in front area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back wall behind three compartment sink soiled with mold like substance in silicone seal. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-27: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
82
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Surface thermal thermometer does not give adequate internal temperature measurements.
05-08-4
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.
53B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Back area.
36-36-4
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cove tile falling off around walk in cooler. Tiles missing under three compartment sink.
36-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler under slicer in front area.
05-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back wall behind three compartment sink soiled with mold like substance in silicone seal.
36-27-5
67
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - meatballs at steam table 93F under 1 hour . Manager reheated meatballs in microwave . Recheck : 167 F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - -Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair under triple sink . Repeat -Ceiling tile missing above storage shelves in dry storage area . Reviewed with person in charge
36-17-5
Basic - -Wall soiled with accumulated with mold like build up behind triple sink -Ceiling soiled above ovens in front line area - Floor soiled inside walk in freezer and in storage areas Reviewed with person in charge
36-27-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in dry storage area . Reviewed with person in charge
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage in front line area above ovens
36-37-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - Four dead roaches on floor in storage area . Person in charge removed roaches and cleaned and sanitized areas **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while making subs . Reviewed with person in charge .
13-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reviewed with person in charge
14-17-4
55
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine shoot at soda machine in dining area and soda machine spigots soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. C02 tanks in dry-storage not secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment displaying expired license 02/01/2023. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.cutting boards at front counter and door underneath prep table in 3 compartment sink area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile underneath 3 compartment sink is missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind reach-in cooler at front counter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave located near 3 compartment sink, soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in coolers at front counter soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at front counter soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
61
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies underneath three compartment sink. Flies did not land on food-contact surfaces. 1 live fly in mop sink area, did not land on food-contact surfaces. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine shoot at soda machine in dining area and soda machine spigots soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. C02 tanks in dry-storage not secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment displaying expired license 02/01/2023. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.cutting boards at front counter and door underneath prep table in 3 compartment sink area. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor in chemical,storage area. 2 dead roaches on floor at back door exit. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile underneath 3 compartment sink is missing. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind reach-in cooler at front counter **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in coolers at front counter soiled with food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at front counter soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave located near 3 compartment sink, soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
45
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. On three compartment sink the sanitizer tested at 100ppm. Operator corrected to Quaternary 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-47-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The license that is currently displayed has an expiration date of 2-1-2022.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards at front counter shows cut marks and light staining.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table opposite of the walk-in cooler. Employee moved drink to proper storage location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves shows pitted, rusted surfaces. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in mop sink, not stored in manner that allows it to dry. Employee hung mop up. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway 5521 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway 5521 on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway 5521?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair under triple sink” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Subway 5521.
How does Subway 5521 compare to other restaurants in Largo?
Subway 5521 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Largo average of 75.
Has Subway 5521's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Subway 5521 have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Subway 5521 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 5521 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Subway 5521 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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