Subway 1242

21453 Nw 2 Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33169

American

Last inspected: Jul 17, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Subway 1242 appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. Subway 1242 was last inspected on Jul 17, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Miami Gardens facility scores 80, putting Subway 1242 on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); slice tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) stored at the front counter, as per operator placed 30 minutes before inspection.

03A-02-5

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed front counter reach in cooler at 56F. Advised operator to place bags of ice until unit is fixed.

14-74-7

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By the grease trap.

36-17-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed grilled chicken packet, dice chicken thawing in room temperature. Operator started to prep items. **Corrective Action Taken**

06-01-5

Jul 2, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with food debris at reach in cooler with slicer on it in front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Observed gaskets with food debris at reach in cooler with slicer on it in front counter. **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Oct 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad (54F - Cold Holding); ham (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (55F - Cold Holding); spinach (51F - Cold Holding) in the front counter main line, as per operator, placed 3 hours before inspection. Operator placed items under ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed one of the CO2 tanks not secured by the mop sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

51-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with food debris at reach in cooler with slicer on it in front counter. **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

42-01-4

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed in the front counter main line. 60°F ambient temperature took at time of inspection. **Warning**

14-74-7

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine chute with mold like substance in the lobby. **Warning**

22-20-5

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of bowls stored on the floor in the storage area. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway 1242 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway 1242 on file is from Jul 17, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway 1242?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Subway 1242.

How does Subway 1242 compare to other restaurants in Miami Gardens?

Subway 1242 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Gardens average of 80.

Has Subway 1242's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Subway 1242 have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Subway 1242 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 Subway 1242 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Subway 1242 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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