Subway 28842

980 Mc Arthur Causeway, Miami Beach, FL 33139
American
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
13
Score
High Risk

Subway 28842, Inc., located at 980 Mc Arthur Causeway in Miami Beach, Florida, underwent a high-risk inspection on April 17, 2026, with a score of 13. This inspection identified 7 critical, 5 major, and 10 minor violations, including issues with sanitizer strength, unlicensed operation, and improper food storage. While this recent inspection indicated significant concerns, the facility has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across its five recorded evaluations.

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Inspections
7
Critical latest
5
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
7 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter at 80 F on top of prep table, as per operator since last night.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter at 80F as per operator since the day before outside.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed ice used for drinks with a white ziplock bag stored inside.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed leafy greens inside non food graded bags in reach in cooler across three compartment sink.
14-31-5
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale.
08B-56-4
High Priority - Establishment is unlicensed and does not meet minimum requirements to qualify for a food service license with the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
50-19-1
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher chlorine sanitizer solution at 0 ppm.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked hand washing sink with a prep table across kitchen.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink with a colander inside located in bar area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary sanitizer test strip for dishwasher machine located inside kitchen area.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at both handwashing sink located in bar area and mop sink area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of Dishwasher machine soiled with dust.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed soiled with debris inside of dishwasher machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling fan soiled inside kitchen area.
36-34-5
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 reach in cooler across fryer not working properly to keep food cold.
14-74-7
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice buckets stored on floor.
10-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood soiled in kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed integrated ice buckets with no lid in bar area.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unused, unprotected place settings left on table with seated customers reused for other customers without cleaning them first. Observed glasses and cups on bar area unprotected unenclosed and exposed to the outside elements.
24-04-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall unsealed at ice machine and mop sink area.
36-30-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of prep table not stored in sanitizing solution.
21-12-4
13
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed manager with phone then to prepare food no hand washed. Coached manager.
12A-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front HWS.
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed a food handler wearing a watch and bracelet. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of chicken and pizza case on floor inside WIC.
08B-38-4
67
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed a food handler watering a watch and bracelet.
13-07-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two plastic squeeze bottles at the front counter with different liquids not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a packed of smashed avocado in a pan thawing at room temperature. The manager put the avocado in the triple sink and ran cold water of it. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
78
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90