Subway 56554

1720 E Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33610

American

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Subway 56554 stretching back to 2022. Subway 56554 was last inspected on Feb 12, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.

“Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Subway 56554's 74 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Complaint Partial

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2025. The establishment is open and serving the public at time of inspection.

50-17-3

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jessica McCoy, became store manager more than 30 days.

53A-01-7

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Sep 2, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.

View 15 violations

High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee coughing then prepare sandwiches without washing hands

12A-14-4

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touch paperwork then go to front of house and make sandwiches.

12A-09-4

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Food handler certifications missing date of birth

53B-10-4

Basic - Establishment's approved variance requires that the shared bathroom be maintained. The shared bathroom was not maintained. Women's bathroom in front by customer service area not clean.

32-28-6

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle in contact with sugar, operator fixed handle. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave underneath prep table soiled with food debris at the top. **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator posted **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Hand washing sign provided at front hand washing sink

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sandwich toaster soiled with food debris

23-03-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cabinets in self service soda area soiled with sticky residue.

23-24-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food preparation table while employee was portioning out food. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

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 keys on prep table next to single service cups. Employee removed keys **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on 1/3 size pan

24-08-4

Jul 15, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Jul 6, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 4, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Silver containers near 3 compartment sink

24-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside of cabinets are soiled in front kitchen area

23-03-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway 56554 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway 56554 on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway 56554?

Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Subway 56554.

How does Subway 56554 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Subway 56554 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Subway 56554's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Subway 56554 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Subway 56554 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 56554 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Subway 56554 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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