Eppy's Subs
Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025
67
Score
Across the available record, Eppy's Subs has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Aug 4, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Eppy's Subs' latest score of 67 falls below the Mangonia Park average of 73. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 4, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over muffins in walk in cooler Removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with clean containers on shelf under prep table
41-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary Chlorine
16-37-1
67
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spic and span spray with cutting boards under prep table Removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee put on apron and gloves to handle cakes without washing hands in between. Chef educated employee on site **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine Quaternary
16-37-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mats stored in hand sink at triple sink Removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) under prep table. Advised manager to remake.
21-08-4
50
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to triple sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At dry storage area; single service plastic takeout containers not inverted. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator remade to quaternary 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
82
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
74
May 9, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink; threaded faucet with hose attached, no vacuum breaker. Advised Operator to install vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At ware washing area; hand wash sink used to store cleaning chemicals. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Violation cited/warned on 4/2/2024, callback due 6/1/2024.
51-16-7
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At walk-in freezer; ice buildup around back of fan/unit.
14-69-4
67
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
30
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse..... Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours...chicken with rice 47, bean rice tacos 50, chicken patty 49, rice 53, ground beef 53, scrambled eggs 53 in speed racks at 1st walk in cooler . Per manager and Cook food was cooked and portion yesterday . ..... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit..... food not prep or portion today cheeses 46, sour cream 45 , pasta 45 , butter 47, cream cheese 46, cut melon 50 in walk in cooler and lobster bisque soup 47 in 2nd walk in cooler . Per manager food being held more than 4 hours . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Stop sale issue .. Food not prep or portion today , roast beef 46° , gravy 45°, humus 45° in 2nd walk in cooler . Per manager food being held more than 4 hours . **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit..... food not prep or portion today cheeses 46, sour cream 45 , pasta 45 , butter 47, cream cheese 46, cut melon 50 in 1st walk in cooler and lobster bisque soup 47 in 2nd walk in cooler . Per manager food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food . ...... ham 48, turkey 48, pork Moho 50, provolone cheese 47, tuna 50, in 2nd walk in cooler , per manager food being held less than 4 hours . Employee moved food to Cheney truck cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Food not prep or portion today , roast beef 46° , gravy 45°, humus 45° in 2nd walk in cooler . Per manager food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Manager discarded food . Ham 44° , pastrami 45° , capicollo 45° in 2nd walk in cooler . Per manager food being held less than four hours . Manager moved another acceptable cooler . Soup 41°, sauce 41° , cheese 41° in 1st walk in cooler . **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. ...... make another cooking area in main room , made counter to prep food ... operator converted office into food prep sandwich station . Observed no handwashing sink , observed food being serve food to the customers . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: **Time Extended**
51-14-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
61
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored...several cleaning spray bottle stored with cleaned utensils, To go containers. Employee moved those bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area...employee washing hands after discussion. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-11-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...wrong date marked on ribs , it was cooked 2/2/23 , date marked 2/3/23. Cooked properly date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor...several boxes on the floor , underneath shelvings at walk in freezer . Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
58
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
74
Aug 22, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection....chicken fried steak 71° in a closed containers , sausages 48° in closed containers at walk in cooler ....chicken steak 98° with covered , pork loin 114° , pork loin 116° in a speed rack at kitchen. Macaroni cheese with hot dogs 72° with covered at walk in cooler Take another temperature after about 30 minutes . Food was same as before . Manager uncovered food and moved to walk in cooler and freezer to cooling fast . At 1:27 pm Ambient cooling smoothie 48° was prep 10 am per manager. Manager moved food to walk in freezer . Take another temperature again 2:05 pm food temperature is 39° . **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Eppy's Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Eppy's Subs on file is from Aug 4, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Eppy's Subs?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Eppy's Subs.
How does Eppy's Subs compare to other restaurants in Mangonia Park?
Eppy's Subs most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Mangonia Park average of 73.
Has Eppy's Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Eppy's Subs have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Eppy's Subs 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 Eppy's Subs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Eppy's Subs is inspected around four times per year on average.
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