Subway #2979

4890 Kings Hwy, Fort Pierce, FL 34951-2244

American

Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Subway #2979 has been inspected five times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 20, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Subway #2979's latest score of 78 falls below the Fort Pierce average of 87. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

FL-28

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jan 3, 2025

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 2 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. Sent to operator for extra copies. Operator and employee signed on site. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine by front door. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By freezer and walk in cooler.

36-17-5

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. In back area by exit door.

33-31-5

Aug 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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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. No proof for Pamela B.

11-26-1

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No training for Pamela B.

53B-13-5

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On reach in freezer doors in back room.

23-24-4

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating sandwich on preparation area.

12B-02-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Small oven not working, stored in back room of kitchen.

14-11-5

Basic - Stored food not covered. Sliced turkey in walk in cooler.

08B-12-5

Sep 18, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 11 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Intermediate - Walk in cooler missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. **Repeat Violation**

14-04-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Basic - Self serve soda machine wire grate has rusting

14-17-4

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Lighting is not operating in walk in cooler. Service tech has been called.

38-04-4

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old oven in storage area

33-31-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spice dredge on make table missing label.

02D-01-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make table on right side

14-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on table and were moved. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee with multiple bracelets.

13-07-4

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee has hair pulled back in ponytail but not fully restrained.

13-02-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Behind front counter.

36-17-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Shelves under flip top coolers

23-03-4

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

11-27-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink oven cleaner **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Walk-in cooler missing fan guard cover.

14-04-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on spice dredge handles. **Corrected On-Site**

23-24-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

05-09-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway #2979 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway #2979 on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway #2979?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Subway #2979.

How does Subway #2979 compare to other restaurants in Fort Pierce?

Subway #2979 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Pierce average of 87.

Has Subway #2979's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Subway #2979 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Subway #2979 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 #2979 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Subway #2979 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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