Substantial Subs
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025
90
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Substantial Subs stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 25, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Miami Lakes average 74, so Substantial Subs is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 25, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking and preparing sandwiches for customers with no beard guard. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: Still observed **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: Still observed **Time Extended**
14-17-4
90
Sep 23, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee handled raw meat and then, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes with no sanitation solution on 3 compartment sink. Operator set up chlorine sanitation solutions with 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hand on sanitation bucket. Instructed operator regarding the hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Warning**
16-33-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee's open bottle on preparation counter. **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking and preparing sandwiches for customers with no beard guard. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand sink soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towels in chlorine sanitation solution of 0ppm. **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-6
32
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. By the three compartment sink, water running for 2 minutes. Water temperature 78F. Operator reset the water heater. Observed hot water at all other hand sinks. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
86
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On hand sink located at the preparation area, soap was refilled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cutting bread to prepare sandwich with no beard restraint.
13-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand sink located at the the front line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
74
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple cracked containers lids in preparation area.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towels in chlorine sanitation solution of 10 ppm. Operator redo the sanitizer bucket, recheck 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
70
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
78
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over mushroom and onions.
08A-05-6
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. **Corrected On-Site**
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towel inside chlorine sanitation bucket at 200 ppm. Operator add water, recheck 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
55
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
70
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Substantial Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Substantial Subs on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Substantial Subs?
Across the inspection record, “wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Substantial Subs.
How does Substantial Subs compare to other restaurants in Miami Lakes?
Substantial Subs most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Lakes average of 74.
Has Substantial Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Substantial Subs have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Substantial 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 Substantial Subs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Substantial Subs is inspected around three times per year on average.
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