Subway in Tampa
Last inspected:
19910 Bruce B Downs Rd, Tampa, FL 33647Part of: Subway Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Subway 36902 in Tampa was emergency-closed once, on October 19, 2021, for fly activity. The facility has accumulated 160 violations across 26 inspections dating back to at least 2016, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection — significantly above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have included food contact surface contamination, employee health policy violations, and improper chemical storage. The facility experienced a cluster of complaint-based inspections and emergency callbacks in October 2021 following the closure, with one callback resulting in non-compliance. Most recent inspections show improvement: the April 3, 2025 routine inspection was completed with no violations and no further action required.
Most recent closure: October 19, 2021 for fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Subway in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Subway in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (1)
Subway in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 11 inspections65 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Subway in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Subway in Tampa under active enforcement?
- Records show 4 emergency order inspections between October 22, 2021 and October 25, 2021. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Subway in Tampa last inspected?
- Subway 36902 in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 27, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- When was Subway in Tampa last shut down?
- Subway 36902 in Tampa was last shut down on October 19, 2021 for fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Subway in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Subway 36902 in Tampa are: Proper ventilation, Proper sewage disposal, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Subway in Tampa had?
- Subway 36902 in Tampa has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Subway in Tampa find?
- Subway 36902 in Tampa was most recently inspected on April 27, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Subway in Tampa ever been shut down?
- Yes, Subway 36902 in Tampa has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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