Subway 54635
Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025
50
Score
Inspectors have visited Subway 54635 six times, with records going back to 2022. Subway 54635 was last inspected on Sep 4, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to other Hialeah Gardens restaurants (averaging 66), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a preparation cooler at front line ham (50 F - Cold Holding); pepperoni (48F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (47F - Cold Holding); ham (50 F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding), as per all food was transferred from another cooler Les than 4 hours ago. Instructed operator to transfer all food back to another cooler maintaining proper cold holding temperature or add ice on the product to rapidly cool and maintain cold holding temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed window cleaner stored in a cabinet next to a case of croutons and SS cups. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ham tube stored in the hand wash sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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 front counter prep cooler with an ambient temperature of approximately 50+F, also thermometer on unit marked 55F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a case of tomatoes stored on the walk in cooler floor. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled, unit is located under toaster over at front counter. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employees water bottle stored in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean storage containers and container lids stored under the dispensing soap and next to the hand wash sink at front counter. **Warning**
24-27-4
50
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the steam table at front line observed meatballs (98F - hot holding ) as per employee recently placed in the steam table. Employee reheating food. meatballs (165F - Reheating). **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in the hand sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris under food storage shelves in the walk in cooler/walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone stored over preparation table located next to the walk in cooler.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed knife stored in sanitizing solution on the green wiper by the sandwich prep unit.
24-08-4
67
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink located at right across the front line used purposes other than handwashing.
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair at reach in cooler across from from line.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at exit door located by the managers office.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cardboard boxes with lettuce stored on floor at walk-in cooler. Observed packages of water bottle stored on floor at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
70
Aug 3, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed ice on the floor on the walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed ice on the floor on the walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
95
Jul 28, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed 2 cans of raid spray located in the back of the store next to office.
41-05-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quat sanitizer at 0ppm at the 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following food items located in the display prep area cooler out of temperature control: Teriyaki Chicken 49F, Cut tomatoes 48F, Cut lettuce 56F and steak 47F.
03A-02-5
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 - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin and the soda dispenser nozzle.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed ice on the floor on the walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottles of water stored on the floor in walk in cooler.
08B-47-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in soda machine.
05-09-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed paper towels near the 3 compartment sink drying.
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed cups stored next to hand washing sink.
25-22-4
35
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2021 Owner renewed license over the phone at the time of inspection, Confirmation number 226000489 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-2
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above soda machine.
36-36-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing on bathroom.
36-03-4
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 54635 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway 54635 on file is from Sep 4, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway 54635?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Subway 54635.
How does Subway 54635 compare to other restaurants in Hialeah Gardens?
Subway 54635 most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah Gardens average of 66.
Has Subway 54635's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway 54635 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Subway 54635 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.
How often is Subway 54635 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Subway 54635 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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