Hungry Bear Sub Shop
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
43
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Hungry Bear Sub Shop, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 11, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Hungry Bear Sub Shop on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed cases a bottle of metal mucil fiber container, and fiber gummies, a bottle of milk of magnesia, pain relief pills containers, on top of the prep table next to the slicer, observed an alcohol bottle behind hot holding unit on top of a reach in freezer.
41-07-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed containers of car oil, car wash wax under the prep table, observed a cologne behind hot holding unit..
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed boxes of Hot wheels cars on top of the prep area, ice machine.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed back area floor soiled, observed under equipments soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of bottles of water stored on the back area floor, observed inside of the walk in cooler floor containers of ketchup, box of peppers, mayonnaise containers **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed wall water outside of ice machine with heavy soiled soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed back area reach in cooler soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler floor containers shelves with rust.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall establishment walls soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
43
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee chewing gum while cooking. Manager coached employee , employee throw gum away. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-09-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed pipe leaking back area floor soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of tomatoes on the walk in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed back area cooler soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed back area storage area not organized.
33-34-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking under the kitchen hand washing sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
61
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over shredded cheese
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled, back area floor soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed front area reach in cooler, back area gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Back area reach in cooler soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed back storage area not organized.
33-34-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind chest freezer wall soiled l **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
55
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
45
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Observed employee training for. Michael Rios, Mauricio, Nicholas Plant all expired on 12/21/23.
53B-05-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed prep cooler gasket in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath equipments.
36-73-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
64
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed gallons of bleach, paint spray, engine oil under the prep table located next to the ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed gallons of bleach, paint spray, engine oil under the prep table located next to the ice machine. **Time Extended**
41-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled, slicer guard soiled, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Observed can opener blade soiled, slicer guard soiled, **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside of the back area reach in cooler soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Observed inside of the back area reach in cooler soiled. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
70
Aug 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed gallons of bleach, paint spray, engine oil under the prep table located next to the ice machine. **Warning**
41-10-4
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/ Observed manager certification under Jorge Lazaro Decardenas expired on 03/15/2023. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled, slicer guard soiled, **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Lobby soda nozzles with heavy soiled. **Warning**
22-31-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit onsite **Warning**
16-37-1
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
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under the three compartment sink, inside of the walk in cooler, under equipments. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed back area storage not maintained clean and organized. **Warning**
33-34-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed an unused warmer, vacuum, tools around the back area **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind flat grill with heavy soiled. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside of the back area reach in cooler soiled. **Warning**
22-16-4
37
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed containers of pain relief pills, vitamin D-3, vitamin C on top of a table located in the prep area. **Repeat Violation**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled, soda nozzles soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves with rust located in the back area.
14-33-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on walk in cooler fan cover.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the prep table located in the back area. Operator removed items.. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
58
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed containers with vitamin D, pain relief,vitamin C on a shelf on top of hot holding unit. Manager removed the containers . **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Front counter area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed daily moisture cream, bag of gummies next slicer in the prep area.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cook line reach in cooler gasket in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler, under equipments floor soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under prep table soiled, reach in cooler gasket soiled at the kitchen area, back area, walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Back area, cook line cooler inside soiled, cook **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Back area disorganized.
33-34-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hungry Bear Sub Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hungry Bear Sub Shop on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hungry Bear Sub Shop?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Hungry Bear Sub Shop.
How does Hungry Bear Sub Shop compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Hungry Bear Sub Shop most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Hungry Bear Sub Shop's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hungry Bear Sub Shop have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hungry Bear 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 Hungry Bear Sub Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hungry Bear Sub Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.
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