Jon Smith Subs
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
78
Score
Jon Smith Subs appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Jon Smith Subs was last inspected on Jan 21, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average is 77, putting Jon Smith Subs squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Jun 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage over food prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. Operator stated plastic lining to cover shelves are on order. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls with accumulated soil. Advised operator to clean walls.
36-27-5
86
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Open container of monster beverage stored with and above food in walk in cooler. Explained and manager stored on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets stored on top of chips box. Manager removed the jackets. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.walk in cooler wall and shelves.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
82
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Light blue color liquid spray bottle not labeled. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Icebreaker ice cubes sugar free gum stored with and above food in walk in cooler. Manager removed the gum. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
82
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Ambient cooling Sliced tomatoes 46.2 f 10:28 am as per employee cooling since 8 am. Second temperature 46.0 f at 10:43 ( 15 minutes) Ambient cooling in tightly covered container. Container over stocked ) at this rate of ambient cooling it will not reach 41 f within 4 hours. Explained.
03D-15-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets stored on shelf with dry food storage.
40-06-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door
35B-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves
14-17-4
78
Aug 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Apr 6, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tuna salad (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across from cook line. raw steak (53F - Cold Holding) reach in cooler on cook line. Per operator food not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. Food items stacked above rim level.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food in the process of reheating for hot holding for more than 2 hours has not reached 135 degrees Fahrenheit. meatballs (84F - Reheating)at 10:55 am to 108F at 11:11 am since 9:00 am; Meatballs placed on stove top to reheat 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03E-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tuna salad (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across from cook line. raw steak (53F - Cold Holding) reach in cooler on cook line. Per operator food not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. Food items stacked above rim level. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. interior to ice machine. Can opener holder. Interior to microwave.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind deli slicer at end of three compartment sink
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. French fry freezer chest.
14-69-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Exterior to reach in cooler on cook line Side of fryer on cook line
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above cook line equipment
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under three compartment sink Under hand sink
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving at back door of kitchen storing cans.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at door of walk in cooler
36-27-5
37
Jan 5, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) in top reach in cooler. Operator states Chicken not prepped or portioned today. Chicken taken from walk in and placed in unit less than four hours. Chicken over stacked above rim level. Operator removed and placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in cooler vent unclean.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rusty shelving under hand wash sink.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior to Microwave unclean
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. exterior doors to reach in cooler on cook line unclean.
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm) remade Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jon Smith Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jon Smith Subs on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jon Smith Subs?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jon Smith Subs.
How does Jon Smith Subs compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?
Jon Smith Subs most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lake Worth average of 77.
Has Jon Smith Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jon Smith Subs have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jon Smith Subs means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Jon Smith Subs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jon Smith Subs is inspected around three times per year on average.
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