Subway 3970

8767 Old Kings Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32217

American

Last inspected: Feb 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Subway 3970 has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 17, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “single-service articles not stored inverted or protected” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Jacksonville sits at 74, putting Subway 3970 on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs Made about 45 mins ago at 115°-120°. Items reheated to 165-170° by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. wrapped Condiments stored under soap dispenser at frontline. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-36-4

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

13-07-4

Apr 25, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag by single service cups on rear rack. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing/damaged floor tiles . Kitchen.

36-11-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service cups , lids under soap dispenser and close to frontline Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Aug 10, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs placed in steam-well for hot holding at 100° at 9 am per Person In Charge. Item reheated to 189° immediately. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-15-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2022 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-2

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at dispenser at kitchen Hand wash sink. Replaced by manger. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Employee children in rear kitchen area.( Near walk in freezer. )

43-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build on shelves due to drip In walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service utensils stored under towel dispenser at frontline Hand wash sink area.

25-06-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway 3970 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway 3970 on file is from Feb 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway 3970?

Across the inspection record, “single-service articles not stored inverted or protected” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Subway 3970.

How does Subway 3970 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Subway 3970 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Subway 3970's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway 3970 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Subway 3970 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 3970 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Subway 3970 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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