Ryan's Subs & Sports Grill
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Ryan's Subs & Sports Grill has 12 inspections in the public record. Ryan's Subs & Sports Grill was last inspected on Jan 9, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Punta Gorda average 82, so Ryan's Subs & Sports Grill trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching clothes and then touching clean utensils. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup on the interior of Walk in Cooler and Freezer. Operator cleaned the interior of handles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed residue buildup on the fan covers at Walk in Cooler. Operator cleaned the fan covers. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items not covered at Walk in Cooler. Operator covered the food items with a food grade plastic wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
64
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at cookline. Employee placed a hair restraint over their head. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cups stacked wet at drink station. Operator removed the cups from being stacked to allow air flow. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the flour at prep area flour container. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris on the bottom of Reach in Cooler. Operator cleaned the food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
70
Jul 7, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
May 7, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed residue buildup at the exterior bar ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
95
Jan 9, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed no waste line at soda gun at exterior bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Observed waste line missing at soda gun holster at exterior bar. **Time Extended**
29-17-4
95
Jan 8, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0ppm due to air in the line. Operator primed the line of the sanitizer to correct to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris and 2 knives at prep area handwash sink. Operator removed the knives. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water below 85F at both 3 compartment sinks. Observed water below 85F at both 3 compartment sinks. **Warning**
27-24-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water below 85F at all handwash sinks. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at oven handle. Operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed water below 85F at mop sink. **Warning**
27-10-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed no waste line at soda gun at exterior bar. **Warning**
29-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed soiled ice machine at exterior bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
45
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
67
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple pickles at prep area handwash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
27-06-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
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. Provided the document which was completed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup at multiple cold holding units handles.
23-24-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at oven handle at cookline. Operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple containers at ware washing area dish shelf at prep area.
16-46-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot faucet side inoperable at 3 compartment sink.
29-08-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at various locations throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
43
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Provided the form which was completed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
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 sour cream at Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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. Provided the written procedure. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed mop bucket blocking the ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the mop bucket from blocking the handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the employee. Employee placed hair restraint over her/his head. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven soiled at prep area.
22-08-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at various locations throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
52
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed back exterior of building by the entrance door.
29-34-4
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 - 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 residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan covers soiled at Walk in Cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observe at various locations throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
52
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
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 shrimp over raw fries at Reach in Freezer.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at exterior hose Bibb outside of prep area entrance.
29-34-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing vacuum breaker on top of faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed washed in the middle compartment and rinse in the beginning at 3 compartment sink. Educated the operator and employee.
16-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed residue buildup on breading, flour, and sugar container at prep area.
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at ware washing area.
36-02-5
43
Jul 12, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager placed ice on raw chicken. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Educated operator on proper hand washing prior engaging in food preparation. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in bar area.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn across from cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris through kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filter unprotected.
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, rust and/or dust behind 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ryan's Subs & Sports Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ryan's Subs & Sports Grill on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ryan's Subs & Sports Grill?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ryan's Subs & Sports Grill.
How does Ryan's Subs & Sports Grill compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?
Ryan's Subs & Sports Grill most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Punta Gorda average of 82.
Has Ryan's Subs & Sports Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ryan's Subs & Sports Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ryan's Subs & Sports Grill 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 Ryan's Subs & Sports Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ryan's Subs & Sports Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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