Subway 46981

8290 Bird Road, Miami, FL 33155

American

Last inspected: Sep 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Subway 46981 appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 9, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting Subway 46981 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

Sep 9, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed spray hose nozzle interior soiled at the three compartment sink.

23-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine located near ware washing three compartment sink soiled.

22-20-5

Jul 9, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jul 28, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at hand was sink at front counter.

31B-05-4

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time for soups and meatballs. Provided manager with written procedures.

03F-10-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed syrup on floor at back storage area. Manager removed debris. **Corrected On-Site**

36-73-4

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); at flip top reach in cooler at front counter area. As per employee, less than 4 hours. Employee submerged container in ice to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs (97F - Hot Holding) at steam table at front counter area. As per employee, less than 2 hours. Employee took item to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside hand sink at front counter area. Employee removed debris. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employee Kevin hired more than 60 days no proof of employee training.

53B-02-5

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee date of birth missing from employee training certificate.

53B-10-4

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed commodes soiled at men's and women's bathroom.

32-07-4

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 ambient temperature at flip top cooler at front counter at 71F.

14-74-7

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing sandwiches not wearing hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway 46981 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway 46981 on file is from Sep 9, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Subway 46981 compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Subway 46981 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Subway 46981's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway 46981 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Subway 46981 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 46981 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Subway 46981 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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