Subway #17185

2521 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 324086252

American

Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Subway #17185, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 26, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Panama City Beach facility scores 84, putting Subway #17185 on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 26, 2026

Complaint Partial

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner and sanitizer stored next to meat slicer in the ware washing area racks. Employee moved the slicer at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Belkacem **Warning**

53A-02-7

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed bag of onions stored over containers with deli meats, cheeses and cut vegetables in walk in cooler.

08B-17-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet in three compartment sink at the warehouse washing area.

29-11-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Shoes on top of open box of single serving bowls. Employee removed them at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired 06/2025. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired 6/2025. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two carbon dioxide tanks not secured next to soda containers.

51-11-4

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employee hired over 60 days with no food handler training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Manager states employee has training book but has not given test, **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding Meatball 108F in hot holding steam table per employee about 2 hours. Employee reheated to 167F, during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0 ppm. Manager made new solution tested at 200ppm Quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employee hired over 60 days with no food handler training. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust build up on speed rack in walk in cooler.

23-03-4

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights above back prep table no shielded.

38-07-4

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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. 1 employee working with no proof of reporting agreement. Employee signed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Mold like substance around walk-in cooler door frame. Half wall counter soiled at end of front line by oven.

36-27-5

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under mop sink.

29-11-4

Jun 16, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-22. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-2

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gasket soiled/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway #17185 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway #17185 on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway #17185?

Across the inspection record, “water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Subway #17185.

How does Subway #17185 compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?

Subway #17185 most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City Beach average of 84.

Has Subway #17185's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway #17185 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Subway #17185 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 #17185 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Subway #17185 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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