Subway 1973
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2022, Subway 1973 has 14 inspections in the public record. Subway 1973 was last inspected on Jan 29, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling not smooth”, showing up six times.
The city-wide average for Miami Beach sits at 69, putting Subway 1973 on the better side of that line. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at the front area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on the floor. Employee moved it to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
90
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed quinoa (44F - Cold Holding) inside reach inside reach in cooler by front counter.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed HWS by preparation area blocked by a rack.
31A-09-4
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed by dishwasher machine.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled inside walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking below dishwasher machine.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
58
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling at the front prep area **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 1 missing ceiling tile inside employee restroom.
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair ( cooler located next to the oven ) .
14-11-5
86
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer with no battery.
05-06-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.Observed porous ceiling at the front prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
86
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of bottles of water not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at walk in cooler.
08B-47-4
95
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Jenrry Perreira And Flora Melle with no food handler certificate. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: At find time of the callback observed Jenrry Perreira certificate expires on 8/22/2029. At the time of the callback observed Flora Melle with no food handler certificate. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling tiles soiled throughout dishwasher area. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed Walls soiled throughout the dishwasher area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
82
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Jenrry Perreira And Flora Melle with no food handler certificate.
53B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed Ceiling tiles missing by dishwasher area.
36-36-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handsink located next to preparation
31B-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed Walls soiled throughout the dishwasher area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the preparation table.
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling tiles soiled throughout dishwasher area. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout the kitchen area.
36-34-5
61
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
90
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at the front prep area .
36-37-5
95
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at the front prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing drain plug at dumpsters.
33-11-4
90
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink faucet missing vacuum breakers.
29-42-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Observed three compartment sink quaternary solution at 500ppm. Employee diluted solution to 150-200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed 82F at hand washing sink at employees bathroom. Run 5 minutes.
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin near office.
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided at bathroom used by female employees.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watches and bracelets throughout food handling areas.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee handling eggs at preparation area.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed garlic scoop handle touching product at walk-in cooler. Manager removed spoon. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary solution at sanitizing buckets at 400ppm. Employees refilled containers with correct solution concentration of 150-200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
50
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Information was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Front prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed uncovered trash container in unisex restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen rotisserie chicken being thawed in standing water. Manager coached the employee about the issue and corrected it. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
78
Feb 7, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
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 quaternary ammonium solution at 0ppm.
22-43-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of cooked sweet potatoes not date marked at walk in cooler. As per person in charge, items were prepared on the previous day.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust. Over at cook line. Observed wall at ware washing area soiled with black substance.
36-34-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink at preparation area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at storage shelves at ware washing area and storage shelves near hand sink at cook line.
16-46-4
67
Jul 18, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling tiles on the front prep area.
36-37-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at the storage area.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of mold like substance on reach in cooler located underneath the oven at the front area.
23-03-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway 1973 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway 1973 on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway 1973?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Subway 1973.
How does Subway 1973 compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Subway 1973 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Subway 1973's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Subway 1973 have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Subway 1973 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 Subway 1973 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Subway 1973 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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