Subway #27732
Last inspected: Sep 2, 2025
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Subway #27732 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 2, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “open dumpster lid” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Wauchula restaurant, which scores around 70. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 2, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary sanitizer in the bucket at front counter read 0 ppm, operator changed it and properly sanitized at 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-53-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed four employees without a certified food manager present.
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed a couple of employees with bracelets on while preparing orders, employees removed. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a 4 x 4 hole in the wall in the mop sink area.
36-24-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler in dining area.
05-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
64
Feb 11, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed 2x2 hole in the ceiling back of kitchen above boxes of chips.
36-37-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of the ice machine in direct contact, operator moved, cleaned and place in a pan. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at the hand sink in the front or the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Operator printed out signs for both hand sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not stored correctly to dry at the mop sink, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
78
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings under the dry storage shelf next to the walk in cooler. Observed approximately 15 Rodent droppings next to the ice machine in the kitchen preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Observed chewed cardboard used as nesting material under the a dry storage shelf next to the walk in cooler. **Warning**
35A-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 1 ceiling tile missing above the walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 1x1 foot hole in the ceiling above the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under the three compartment sink, bag and box storage shelf, dry storage shelves and ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
64
Jun 28, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 1x1 foot hole in the ceiling above the walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-28: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
95
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Expired 12/1/23
50-17-3
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Women's restroom door does not lock. Health and safety issue.
32-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator restocked to promoate air drying.
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door does not fully close from inside. Gap a bottom remains open unless employees walk around building to back and close from outside. This is a pest issue as well as a safety issue for employees.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop in container that had debris and slime on bottom contacting scoop. Operator washed and sanitized both. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster overfilled and unable to close lids.
33-16-4
64
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
55
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Extended expiration date, License expired 1/20/23 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-14: Due to extended license renewal period. This violation is extended . Must be paid before 3/20/23 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker in wrong place at mop sink. Vacuum breaker should be placed after the splitter and before the hose. Will need one on each side of splitter to be in compliance. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: At callback 3/11/23 observed one vacuum breaker placed above the splitter and no vacuum breaker on either side of the splitter ends. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
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. Current employee has been working over 6 months and no approved food safety training has been completed. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: At callback 4/11/23 observed all employee training with Safe Staff filled out by hand on Non Original certificates. The Training proof were copies of Certificates. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
67
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/21. Please note: Licence renewal is 12/1. Visit Myfloridalicense.com to make your payment, if you have not already done so. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-18: **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: At callback license still shows unpaid. Owner says he paid the license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-18: No proof on site at callback **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: At callback no Manager certification available **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-18: No proof on site at callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: At callback no employee training available. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles and leak from ceiling at back above soda dispensing mechanism. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-18: At callback establishment was waiting on repairman. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: At call back ceiling tiles missing still not replaced at back area over mop sink and storage area. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under shelving and in seams of floor in walk-in cooler. And walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: At callback old food on floor of walk-in cooler and freezer in corners Nader shelving. **Admin Complaint**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. leak from ceiling at back above soda dispensing mechanism, leaking across soda dispenser and soda bags and on to floor. Operator has kept water contained at back area but soda dispenser is exposed to water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-18: At callback water was still draining onto floor from ceiling. Plumbers had been called on and stated it was anAC issue.the AC repair was on order, waiting for repairman to come.employees activlymanagingwarerrunoffbymoppingon frequently. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: At call back water still dripping from ceiling on to floor at back storage area across from Mopsink. **Admin Complaint**
29-03-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway #27732 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway #27732 on file is from Sep 2, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway #27732?
Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Subway #27732.
How does Subway #27732 compare to other restaurants in Wauchula?
Subway #27732 most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Wauchula average of 70.
Has Subway #27732's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Subway #27732 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Subway #27732 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 #27732 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Subway #27732 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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