Phat City Subs
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
33
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Phat City Subs, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 20, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly 12 violations before.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Hialeah restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Rice with cheese (49F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator since yesterday afternoon. Operator discarded it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed index spray bottle stored on shelf on top of stove at kitchen area at front counter. Operator removed it and stored it properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Rice with cheese (49F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator since yesterday afternoon. Operator discarded it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on top of reach in cooler at kitchen area at front counter. Operator washed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal scrubber and towel stored inside hand wash sink at kitchen area. Removed and stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed windex spray bottle not labeled at front on shelf on top of the stove at kitchen at front counter. Operator labeled it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen area at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled at kitchen at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employees and customers bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on top of reach in cooler at kitchen area at front counter. Operator used it front the other side of the cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sack of white onions stored on the floor at back storage entrance. Operator stored 6 inches above the floor under preparation table at back storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided and printed to operator during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
33
Mar 31, 2026
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to triple sink area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed wall soiled next to triple sink area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Observed wall soiled next to triple sink area. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed inside customer bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed inside customer bathroom. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-31: Observed inside customer bathroom. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
90
Mar 10, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Pablo Martin manager certificate expired 10/26/2025. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed Pablo Martin manager certificate expired 10/26/2025. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed inside customer bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed inside customer bathroom. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to triple sink area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Observed wall soiled next to triple sink area. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
82
Jan 8, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of ready to eat food inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed ants pesticide at storage area. **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on top of fridge at back storage area. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Pablo Martin manager certificate expired 10/26/2025. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer machine soiled on top of preparation table at kitchen area. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to stored metal lids at back storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan with not date marked inside reach in cooler at front counter. Operator date marked it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed all around back storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen area, **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 2 open soda cans stored inside reach in cooler at front counter. Operator discarded it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled at back storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on top of preparation table at kitchen area at front counter. Operator removed it during inspection. **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining at hand wash sink at back storage area. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed flan no covered inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to triple sink area. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed inside customer bathroom. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on reach in cooler door handle at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed establishment phone on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed operator engaged in food preparation wearing a watch at the time of inspection. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed double door reach in cooler vent cover missing at back storage area. **Warning**
14-11-5
20
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in freezer raw beef patties stored over desserts. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-08-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used to store spatulas. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled throughout. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at flip top prep cooler and reach in cooler door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at coolers and freezers throughout. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with cooking oil and water bottles stored on the floor at storage area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
61
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over flour tortillas stored inside reach in cooler, located at front counter. During the inspection operator removed items and placed them correctly.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen utensils stored inside the hand sink, located at front counter. During the inspection operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cooked imperial rice for more than 24 hours with no date marked at reach in cooler, located at preparation area.
02C-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of plastic containers stored on the floor at preparation area.
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic plates and to go containers not inverted at front counter shelves.
25-06-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at front counter.
22-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with cooking oil stored on the floor at preparation area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
55
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above unwashed red peppers inside reach in cooler at the back, employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork not date marked inside reach in cooler at the front counter, as per Manager over 24 hours. Employee dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed in reach in cooler at the back of the establishment, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed desserts in reach in cooler at the front counter.
02D-03-4
61
Dec 21, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Phat City Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Phat City Subs on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Phat City Subs?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Phat City Subs.
How does Phat City Subs compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Phat City Subs most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 75.
Has Phat City Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Phat City Subs have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Phat City Subs 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 Phat City Subs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Phat City Subs is inspected around three times per year on average.
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