Obee's Soup Salad Subs
Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Obee's Soup Salad Subs has 11 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 21, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Ceiling not smooth” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Obee's Soup Salad Subs' latest score of 74 falls below the Venice average of 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
11-05-4
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. Repeat 8-5-25 **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat 8-5-25 **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Repeat 8-5-24 **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
74
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired 12/01/23 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine. Observed no decal. **Repeat Violation**
50-01-4
82
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: 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. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat 8-21-231and **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: 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 tile shows damage or is in disrepair in dry storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in dry storage room. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in deli cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-05: Reach-in deli cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
78
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed mop sink at back prep area full of chemical bottles and equipment. Observed signs of mop water being dumped out back door in parking lot. Employee confirmed they are dumping mop water out the back door and not down the mop sink. **Warning**
28-14-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following items in prep area reach-in-cooler: 5 quarts soup (50F - Cold Holding); 5 lbs dice chicken (50F - Cold Holding); 6 lbs chicken salad (53F - Cold Holding) 5 lbs meatballs (50F - Cold Holding). Repeat 8-21-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items in prep area reach-in-cooler: 5 quarts soup (50F - Cold Holding); 5 lbs dice chicken (50F - Cold Holding); 6 lbs chicken salad (53F - Cold Holding) 5 lbs meatballs (50F - Cold Holding). Observed the following in deli case: deli case:roast beef (45F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding); provolone (47F - Cold Holding). Items in prep area reach-in-cooler were voluntarily disposed of by operator. Items in deli case temperature was turned down and door was kept shut for 15 minutes and items in deli case were rechecked at ham 43F cold holding, provolone 43F cold holding, roast beef 42F cold holding. Repeat 8-21-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles on prep table in back of kitchen with food and equipment. **Warning**
41-10-4
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink at front counter not accessible for employee use at all times, blocked by plastic pan lids in sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in back kitchen area. Operator replaced soap. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in dry storage room. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat 8-21-231and **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table at deli case. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Reach-in deli cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
29
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine.
50-01-4
82
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat 2-3-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-22: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat 2-3-23 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. R **Time Extended**
36-37-5
95
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse of items in Deli case cooler:10 lb turkey (51F - Cold Holding); 4 lb roast beef (49F - Cold Holding); 10 lb ham (52F - Cold Holding); 4 lb provolone cheese (52F - Cold Holding); 5 lb swiss cheese (50F - Cold Holding); 3 lb pepper jack cheese (51F - Cold Holding); 3 lb American cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Observed operator voluntarily dispose of all above items. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Deli case cooler:10 lb turkey (51F - Cold Holding); 4 lb roast beef (49F - Cold Holding); 10 lb ham (52F - Cold Holding); 4 lb provolone cheese (52F - Cold Holding); 5 lb swiss cheese (50F - Cold Holding); 3 lb pepper jack cheese (51F - Cold Holding); 3 lb American cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Observed operator voluntarily dispose of all above items. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatball at 97F front counter steam pan. Operator stated the meatball had been put into steam pan 1.5 hours prior. Observed operator remove meatball from use place into pan and into reach-in cooler. Recheck temperature 30 minutes later 41F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager at time of inspection Amy Mayo. **Warning**
53A-02-7
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
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
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. Email operator and print copies of Employee Health Agreement. Observed operator have current staff complete Employee Health Agreement. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat 2-3-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat 2-3-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
33
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Repeat 8-29-22. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in back kitchen. Observed employee replace soap. **Corrected On-Site**
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 soups in reach-in cooler prepared onsite more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 8-29-22. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
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
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board t sandwich make station soiled. Repeat 8-29-22. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance in ice chute at soda machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles over food prep area are not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. Repeat 8-29-22. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.Repeat 8-29-22 **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at sandwich make station worn and no longer cleanable. Repeat 8-29-22 **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed buildup of soil residues in bottom of reach-in cooler at sandwich make station.
22-16-4
37
Dec 2, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed deli ham at 49F, roast beef at 48F, cheese at 48F and turkey at 47F in reach-in cooler next to slicer. Observed operator close door on reach-in cooler and temperature of all item come down to 41F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed operator corrected license on website and renewed it. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at make table soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic trays in hand sink at kitchen. Observed employee remove trays from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of soup in reach-in cooler prepared onsite as per employee statement not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at make table worn and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Obee's Soup Salad Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Obee's Soup Salad Subs on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Obee's Soup Salad Subs?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Obee's Soup Salad Subs.
How does Obee's Soup Salad Subs compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Obee's Soup Salad Subs most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Venice average of 79.
Has Obee's Soup Salad Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Obee's Soup Salad Subs have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Obee's Soup Salad 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 Obee's Soup Salad Subs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Obee's Soup Salad Subs is inspected around four times per year on average.
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