Subway 3956
1895 N Highland Ave, Clearwater, FL 33755 · Permanent Food Service · License 6209999
What drove the grade
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 8 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 6 basic (1 repeat)-10
- Safety score90
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 8, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Spray bottles of cleaner stored on shelving unit next to boxes of soda in kitchen . Manager relocated spray bottles
Fixed on the spot
Basic6
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Repeat violation
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on the metal pans stacked on shelf above prep table
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on the interior top area
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
- soiled shelf in cabinet at self service station
Code 28, Sewage and wastewater disposal: Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.
Compressor leaking into a bowl inside the walk in cooler . Manager to schedule service this day
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.