Southern Subs

560 Pine Island Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33903

American

Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Southern Subs stretching back to 2022. On Aug 26, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Looking across the full record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Southern Subs scores about where you'd expect for a Fort Myers restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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 deli ham opened yesterday per employee, no date mark. **Repeat Violation**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with pink liquid unlabeled by prep sink. **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed unisex bathroom door is not self closing. **Repeat Violation**

32-04-4

Sep 13, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee using a cell phone then put on gloves to prepare food without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing and glove use with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottle with pink liquid unlabeled at mop sink. Operator labeled bottle **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

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 opened deli ham in reach in cooler across from three compartment sink opened yesterday, no date mark.

02C-03-5

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**

32-04-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen turkey breast thawing inside sink at room temperature. Operator turned on running water. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on slicer guard behind front counter.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle by three compartment sink with yellow liquid. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door to unisex bathroom not self closing.

32-04-4

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-21-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator was able to reset hot water during inspection. Water over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed styrofoam containers not inverted on shelf above reach in cooler. Operator inverted items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Southern Subs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Southern Subs on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Southern Subs?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Southern Subs.

How does Southern Subs compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Southern Subs most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Southern Subs' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Southern Subs have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Southern Subs 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 Southern Subs inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Southern Subs is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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