Subway #53973
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
82
Score
Subway #53973 has been inspected eight times since 2022. Subway #53973 was last inspected on Jan 28, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Subway #53973's latest score of 82 sits above the Sanford average of 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: -Operator may access current license at myfloridalicense.com or by calling the DBPR Customer Contact Center at 850-487-1395. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
95
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Saralyn **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
70
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
52
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. -provided Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -mop sink faucet leaking
29-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vent over dry storage rack/entrance to walk-in freezer has an accumulation of dust
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly segregated from food to be served to the public. -employee food stored on top shelf of walk-in cooler above food to be served to the public
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee jacket stored on top shelf dry storage rack above food items, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink in rear prep area, sign states "HAND WASH ONLY", provided handwashing signs
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler shelves have an accumulation of food debris
23-03-4
61
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
33-19-4
86
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 400 ppm quat **Warning**
41-18-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior top of sandwich line - underside of food tray on sliced - soda nozzles dining room **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
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** **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Walk in freezer **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front reach in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans **Warning**
24-08-4
37
Oct 11, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway #53973 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway #53973 on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway #53973?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Subway #53973.
How does Subway #53973 compare to other restaurants in Sanford?
Subway #53973 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Sanford average of 77.
Has Subway #53973's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Subway #53973 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Subway #53973 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 #53973 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Subway #53973 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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