Sam's Subs
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
74
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Sam's Subs stretching back to 2022. Sam's Subs was last inspected on Jan 20, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Operating with an expired division of hotels” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Sam's Subs' latest score of 74 falls below the Port Charlotte average of 82. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door not tight fitting at bathroom next to kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed multiple tiles at above grill at kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulated grease on multiple ceiling tiles at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
74
Sep 23, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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 ground beef in stand up reach-in freezer. The owner moved the raw chicken under the raw ground beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under storage rack in kitchen. The owner cleaned and sanitized area under storage rack.
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from handwashing sink gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit on cook line.
10-07-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen.
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
58
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed open package of raw chicken over cookie dough at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose bibb next to deep fryer.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed soup not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
67
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauce 120F at Hot Holding Unit. Operator reheated to a minimum of 165F at Stove. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
78
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed sliced blade guard with food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container at prep area handwash sink. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Provided the documents which were completed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed gap in ceiling next to ac vent at prep area.
36-36-4
61
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
78
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 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 chicken over raw potatoes at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
74
Jul 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed roux at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle in disrepair at Reach in Freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet at 3 compartment sink.
29-08-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sam's Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sam's Subs on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sam's Subs?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sam's Subs.
How does Sam's Subs compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Sam's Subs most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Sam's Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sam's Subs have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sam's 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 Sam's Subs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sam's Subs is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants