Subway #3345

1154 N Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236

American

Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Subway #3345 has been inspected six times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 8, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors”, which has been cited five times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Sarasota restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 8, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

35B-03-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack stored next to food on a dry storage shelf in the back section of the kitchen. Owner removed the backpack. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was informed and placed a hair restraint on. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Dec 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: **Time Extended**

35B-03-4

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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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**

53B-01-5

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line the dry storage shelf in the kitchen. Manager removed the cardboard. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

14-05-4

Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer on the shelves and the floor. **Warning**

14-69-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

35B-03-4

Jul 2, 2024

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Oct 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked a item of the floor then put on gloves to partake in food handling without first washing their hands. Employee discarded the gloves washed their hands and placed new gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-29-4

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed handouts to the operator. **Repeat Violation**

11-07-5

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. Emailed handouts to the operator.

11-27-4

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. Provided handouts to the operator. Operator filled out 1 form before the end of the inspection. **Repeat Violation**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on the self service soda machine in the dinning room soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the establishment. **Repeat Violation**

35B-03-4

Mar 1, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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11-07-5

11-26-1

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in the kitchen. Employee moved to the dining room. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the reach in cooler in the front counter area soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the kitchen.

35B-03-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Turkey thawing at room temperature. Employee placed the turkey in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway #3345 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway #3345 on file is from Sep 8, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway #3345?

Across the inspection record, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Subway #3345.

How does Subway #3345 compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Subway #3345 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Subway #3345's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Subway #3345 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 #3345 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 #3345 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Subway #3345 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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