Russo's Submarine Sandwich

1477 S Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33415-5607

Italian

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Russo's Submarine Sandwich, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 5, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among West Palm Beach restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Nov 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed operator handle chemical bucket then began handling sauces in reach in freezer; no hand wash. Operator washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-16-4

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In pan on prep table: cut tomatoes (49F at 2:50pm; 52F at 3:22pm- Cooling) As per operator, stored since 30 mins. At current rate of cooling, tomatoes will not cool to41F in a total of 4 hours. Advised operator to quick chill.

03D-15-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. House made marinara cooked , frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Advised operator to date mark.

02C-08-5

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) Operator corrected to Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

21-07-4

Mar 1, 2024

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer- chlorine

16-33-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at cook line

22-02-4

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack- by three compartment sink

24-06-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public- employee lunch box stored on top of provolone cheese boxes Stored properly **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Food stored on floor- buckets of pickles in walk-in cooler; Stored properly **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); operator fixed chlorine solution to 100 ppm; **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin- at the back of the kitchen

22-20-5

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....feta cheese 60°F next steam table being less than 4 hours . Manager removed to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at wiping cloths...Quaternary Ammonium

16-37-1

Aug 2, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Feb 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....feta cheese, 45°, turkey 45° in tall reach in cooler at middle shelf being held less than four hours, employee moved to acceptable up shelf . **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking... sandwich bread prepared with sliced tomatoes, cut lettuce in speed rack at prep station, per manager food being held less than four hours. . Manager time marked. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime....heavy soiled buildup in can opener blade employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Sep 30, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Russo's Submarine Sandwich last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Russo's Submarine Sandwich on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Russo's Submarine Sandwich?

Across the inspection record, “wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Russo's Submarine Sandwich.

How does Russo's Submarine Sandwich compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Russo's Submarine Sandwich most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Russo's Submarine Sandwich's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Russo's Submarine Sandwich have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Russo's Submarine Sandwich 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 Russo's Submarine Sandwich inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Russo's Submarine Sandwich is inspected around two times per year on average.

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