Best Sub Shop
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
39
Score
Inspectors have visited Best Sub Shop 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 11, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near 11 violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Best Sub Shop on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license; 10/25. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed on rack across chest freezer.
41-17-4
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under prep table where dry foods are stored.
22-31-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior of substation cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damage to tile above cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in kitchen and behind equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onions and pickles on floor in back of kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed above flat top. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of equipment soiled throughout establishment. Observed soiled gaskets in cooler at substation. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
39
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license; 10-24. 257067557= Confirmation code, operator paid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
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. Observed no form; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed cooler at front line with ambient temp of 56F. The following tcs food stored inside: sliced tomato (46F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (56F - Cold Holding); cheese provolone (47F - Cold Holding); cheese American (50F - Cold Holding).
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at front line cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed above register and flat top.
38-01-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection not available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of multiple equipment soiled in kitchen. Observed shelves soiled above cook line. Observed under grill soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at sandwich prep station.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at multiple reach in coolers.
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment.
36-27-5
45
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap was provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: No soap provided at hand wash sink. **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tuna salad at standing reach in cooler not date marked. As per operator from two days ago. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: Observed tuna salad at standing reach in cooler not date marked. As per operator from two days ago. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with accumulation of grease at preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with accumulation of grease at preparation area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed under three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed under three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residue. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
58
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the only employee in charge of the preparation of food doesn't have food handler certification. She was the same person in charge of the establishment on February 22-2024. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap was provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tuna salad at standing reach in cooler not date marked. As per operator from two days ago. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small single service cup inside of tomatoes sauce at reach in cooler. Operator discarded the single service container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles, reach in cooler preparation area. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with accumulation of grease at preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the employee wearing a watch while preparing food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed under three compartment sink. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**
36-37-5
41
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since October 1, 2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken salad not properly date marked at reach in cooler. As per operator was made more than 24 hours.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a single service container with no handle on the tomatoes sauce. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the operator wearing bracelets and watch while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onion stored on floor next to shelf in front of hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
55
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a little single serving cup with no handle inside of the sauce at reach in cooler preparation area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: Observed a little single serving cup with no handle inside of the sauce at reach in cooler preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
86
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a little single serving cup with no handle inside of the sauce at reach in cooler preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes with chips on floor next to shelf.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood soiled. And reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
64
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a small plastic cup without handle used as scoop in the tomato sauce. Operator removed the plastic cup **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed stored on the floor by the hand wash sink plastic container with thin dill chips..
08B-47-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Will print chocking poster to operator.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed the bathroom with mop sink inside has no hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
52
Oct 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Best Sub Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Best Sub Shop on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Best Sub Shop?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Best Sub Shop.
How does Best Sub Shop compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Best Sub Shop most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Best Sub Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Best Sub Shop have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Best Sub Shop means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Best Sub Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Best Sub Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.
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