Sarasota Subway #5396

5349 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 342326402
American
Last inspected: Aug 29, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Sarasota Subway #5396 four times, with records going back to 2022. Sarasota Subway #5396 was last inspected on Aug 29, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about three violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “unclean building components, attachments or fixtures”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Sarasota Subway #5396 is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
95
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink at 100ppm quaternary. Operator refilled sink and corrected to 200ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired: Alex M, Jacob L, Ashley K, Julianna M, etc.
53B-14-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.
36-50-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
67
Sep 12, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrubbie stored in Hand wash sink on front line.
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on Reach in cooler on back of front line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sarasota Subway #5396 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sarasota Subway #5396 on file is from Aug 29, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sarasota Subway #5396?

Across the inspection record, “unclean building components, attachments or fixtures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sarasota Subway #5396.

How does Sarasota Subway #5396 compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Sarasota Subway #5396 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Sarasota Subway #5396's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sarasota Subway #5396 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sarasota Subway #5396 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 Sarasota Subway #5396 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sarasota Subway #5396 is inspected roughly once per year on average.