Pops Subs
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
50
Score
Inspectors have visited Pops Subs 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 30, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 10 violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Pops Subs on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish rack above triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food and dish racks soiled. Observed dust accumulation on knife magnet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed 2 employees with no copy proof of food handler certificates; more than 60 days working in establishment, Robert and Gus. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: Observed no proof of training for Gus or Robert. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor in kitchen. Observed cases of water stored on floor in hall. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at front counter; soiled microwave interior. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at reach in cooler inside kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on shelves in reach in cooler inside kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop improperly stored at time of inspection. Operator placed mop upside down. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
50
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw burger stored above fries and chicken nuggets. Operator moved burger to proper location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food and dish racks soiled. Observed dust accumulation on knife magnet. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed can opener stored in hand sink in kitchen. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Observed 2 employees with no copy proof of food handler certificates; more than 60 days working in establishment, Robert and Gus. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish rack above triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor in kitchen. Observed cases of water stored on floor in hall. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at front counter; soiled microwave interior. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at reach in cooler inside kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-36-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on shelves in reach in cooler inside kitchen. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop improperly stored at time of inspection. Operator placed mop upside down. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
39
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dust accumulation on dry food racks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink in kitchen storing bucket inside. Bucket was removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitizer; no test kit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed next to kitchen entrance; hole in wall. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at reach in located in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at front counters. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in bucket; not in use. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed front cooler at counter with ambient temp of 55F. The following tcs foods stored inside: sliced tomato (55F - Cold Holding); diced tomato (55F - Cold Holding); feta (60F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (55F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (49F - Cold Holding). As per operator, 2 days prior. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
52
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed front cooler at counter with ambient temp of 55F. The following tcs foods stored inside: sliced tomato (55F - Cold Holding); diced tomato (55F - Cold Holding); feta (60F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (55F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (49F - Cold Holding). As per operator, 2 days prior. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed front cooler at counter with ambient temp of 55F. The following tcs foods stored inside: sliced tomato (55F - Cold Holding); diced tomato (55F - Cold Holding); feta (60F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (55F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (49F - Cold Holding). As per operator, 2 days prior. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dust accumulation on dry food racks. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink in kitchen storing bucket inside. Bucket was removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitizer; no test kit. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed front cooler at counter with ambient temp of 55F. The following tcs foods stored inside: sliced tomato (55F - Cold Holding); diced tomato (55F - Cold Holding); feta (60F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (55F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (49F - Cold Holding). As per operator, 2 days prior. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in kitchen area; case of oil on floor. Observed in dining hall; case of water on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed next to kitchen entrance; hole in wall. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at reach in located in kitchen area. **Warning**
14-36-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at front counters. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in bucket; not in use. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
37
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
67
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open milk gallons not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: Observed open milk gallons not date marked. **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. The only employee present stated that he is working for one and a half months ago. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: Observed 3 new employees with no proof of employee reporting agreement **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items **Time Extended**
16-04-4
70
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (51 F - Cold Holding); cheese (51 F - Cold Holding); Ham (51 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator sent the chicken to another reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored behind the hash brown and precooked sausage at drawers reach in cooler. Operator was informed that the shell eggs need to be relocated. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mushrooms (118 F - Hot Holding) at the grill corner. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator was informed that the product need to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open milk gallons not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a green container with spoons inside of hand wash sink located next to three compartment sink. The container was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. The only employee present stated that he is working for one and a half months ago. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken at reach in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at shelf front counter. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-04-4
33
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed marinated sauce at reach in cooler no date marked. As per operator from 2 days ago. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open milk container at reach in cooler with no date marking. As per operator open for 2 days ago. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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. Observed 2 food employees with no food employee agreement. Food employee agreement was provided, printed and signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator fixed handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum pans not inverted at storage area. Operator rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
16-04-4
58
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
47
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License was paid during the inspection process. Confirmation number 226047108. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils in standing water Water temperature 92F and 78F Operator increased the water temp to 190F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some squeeze bottles with sauces without the name label
02D-01-5
61
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the kitchen reach in cooler diced tomato (51F - Cold Holding).er operator less than one hour Operator moved the diced tomato to the lower section of the reach in cooler to improve cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the back area hand wash sink not accessible. Has two sanitizing towels in it. The towels were removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in standing water. Water temperature 71F
10-07-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pops Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pops Subs on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pops Subs?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pops Subs.
How does Pops Subs compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Pops Subs most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Pops Subs' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pops Subs have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pops 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 Pops Subs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pops Subs is inspected around three times per year on average.
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