Howie's Sub & Sandwich Shop
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
50
Score
Howie's Sub & Sandwich Shop appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 3, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Howie's Sub & Sandwich Shop's latest score of 50 falls below the Miramar average of 79. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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. Observed Juan and Kelly missing.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed cutting boards deeply stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator provided prior to end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinks in flip top cooler. Operator disposed of. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed buildup by 3 compartment sink area.
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple holding units.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed bottom of upright refrigerator.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water leaking from line at 3 compartment sink area.
29-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handles missing from all 3 freezer doors. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
50
Oct 28, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Handles of all 3 single doors reach in freezers are missing.
14-11-5
95
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Artic Air Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handles are missing in all three reach in freezer in hallway. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior of ice machine soiled with grease, food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Lower shelf of prep table next to handwashing sink with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen bags of soup stored in standing water in container under prep table next to employee triple sink. Employee stored under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of pancake mix removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee wipes hands on pants proceeded to put on gloves without first washing hands.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wipes eyes proceeded to grab a plate to serve customer without first removing gloves or washed hands. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee washed hand correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Flip top- Sliced Cheese (41-48F- Cold Holding) Cooked hard boiled Eggs (41-48F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed pans overfilled. Manager removed top parts and stored in reach in cooler to quick chill 2) Front Counter lowboy reach in- Butter (66F - Cold Holding); Milk (49F - Cold Holding. Per Employee food item in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Employee moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer solution in one of the bucket at 200PPM. Employee remade to 100 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container stored in kitchen handwashing sink, Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen and front counter..
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal phone stored on top shelf above flip top.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1) 3 freezers handles missing in hallway. 2) Glass Reach in cooler handle missing.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lower reach in cooler shelves under flip top soiled.
23-03-4
39
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Aug 10, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Aug 1, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam Table-Meatballs (94-98F - Hot Holding); Cooked chili (90-95F - Hot Holding) Per Manager food items in unit less than 2 hours. Manager reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with dust in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf in glass reach in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. White reach in cooler shelves at entrance of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelf under prep table next to fryer and lower shelf next to glass reach in cooler in kitchen.
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with dust. Wall behind shelves above hands washing sinks in kitchen.
36-27-5
67
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink front counter. Employee replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease and dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Shelf with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelf under prep table in kitchen across from Everest 2 doors glass cooler.
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust in kitchen behind triple sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar front counter not labeled. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall between flip top and flat top.
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer solution 0 ppm. Employee remade to 100 Ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Howie's Sub & Sandwich Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Howie's Sub & Sandwich Shop on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Howie's Sub & Sandwich Shop?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Howie's Sub & Sandwich Shop.
How does Howie's Sub & Sandwich Shop compare to other restaurants in Miramar?
Howie's Sub & Sandwich Shop most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Miramar average of 79.
Has Howie's Sub & Sandwich Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Howie's Sub & Sandwich Shop have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Howie's Sub & Sandwich 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 Howie's Sub & Sandwich Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Howie's Sub & Sandwich Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.
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