Subway 42468
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2023
37
Score
There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 17, 2023. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important. Note that Subway 42468's inspection history hasn't been updated since Nov 17, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around 12 violations, down from roughly 20 violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited two times.
By comparison, the average Tamarac facility scores 77, putting Subway 42468 on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
4
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee working in back prep area moving and opening cases of food items returned to line to make orders without washing hands before putting on gloves. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) Dispenser handle and nozzle for cucumber watermelon water has mold like / dried beverage buildup. 2) Drain pan and grate under lemonade / water beverage unit has mold like buildup. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink at front counter. Soap replaced by person in charge. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
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. Bulletin printed and provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee at front counter wearing bracelets. Employee removed both bracelets. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of plastic soda bottles on floor by back door. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Bag of commercial cooked chicken (36F) by triple sink no longer frozen. **Warning**
06-06-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels and partial labels on clean pans in clean storage rack. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Two pouches of soup and one pouch teriyaki chicken in standing water at triple sink. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee partial bottle of water and Gatorade on back prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
37
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee began working with food, did not wash hand upon entering workstation, searching through personal handbag and did not wash hands before preparation of guest sandwich before putting on gloves.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Establishment operating after an emergency without notifying the division.
51-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Reach in cooler; tuna (51F - Cold Holding); roast beef (51F - Cold Holding); turkey (50F - Cold Holding); shredded (50F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding); chicken cooked (50F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (50F - Cold Holding); bologna (50F - Cold Holding); salami (50F - Cold Holding), operator stated cooler is not working waiting on compressor, Inspector had employee put on all products on ice to rapidly reduce to 41°F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Reheating) employee brought out soup to reheat at steam table from 8:30, temperature taken at 10, protocol not followed for reheating in microwave for 2 hours to 165, inspector had employee move to microwave to reheat to 185°F. Observed meatballs (69F - Reheating) in steam stable operator pulled from walk in cooler at 8:30 am, first temperature 69at 10am, inspector had employee move to be reheated to microwave to be reheated to 165°F
03E-08-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottles of windex, water, quaternary sanitizer not labelled in 3 compartment sink area.
41-17-4
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.
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed self serve nozzles of soda machine with built up mold like substance dripping from nozzles. Observed cutting board at front counter with mold like substance and build up.
22-02-4
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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed slice tomatoes made on 12/26 not date marked. Operator placed date mark on tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys on prep coffee area of coffee counter at front area. Observed employee hand bag stored beside meat slicer at front counter. Observed employee coffee cup stored beside hand washing sink at front counter.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry, bracelet and watch other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onions and lettuce stored on d Floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Observed Employee beverage container on a preparation table coffee or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at front counter.
12B-07-4
Basic - Observed No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway 42468 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway 42468 on file is from Nov 17, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway 42468?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Subway 42468.
How does Subway 42468 compare to other restaurants in Tamarac?
Subway 42468 most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Tamarac average of 77.
Has Subway 42468's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Subway 42468 have averaged around 12 violations per visit, down from roughly 20 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Subway 42468 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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