Subway 38254
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
90
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Subway 38254, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 8, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to the broader Cape Coral restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
90
Dec 4, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed operator begin work without washing hands. Educated operator to wash hands prior to working with food. Observed operator did wash hands after we discussed proper handwashing procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding); turkey (47F - Cold Holding); meatballs (48F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The manager moved all products into reach-in cooler on front line and walk-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ham (49F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
01B-02-5
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 walk-in cooler ambient temperature 49F.
14-74-7
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
52
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured across from walk-freezer.
51-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
78
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. **Warning**
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind front counter. The manager placed paper towels in paper towel dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
67
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation**
53A-01-7
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drink in walk-in cooler. The open drink was removed from walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
78
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
70
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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. Emailed owner DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The owner is assuring all personnel read, sign and maintain in files. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
86
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
74
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs(114F - Hot Holding) in steam table. The operator placed meatballs in microwave to reheat. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed choking poster to Owner. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway 38254 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway 38254 on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway 38254?
Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Subway 38254.
How does Subway 38254 compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Subway 38254 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Subway 38254's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway 38254 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Subway 38254 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 38254 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Subway 38254 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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