Subway #753
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
86
Score
Going back to 2023, Subway #753 has six inspections in the public record. On Oct 24, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, which has been cited two times.
Subway #753's latest score of 86 sits above the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed veggie patties (45F - Cold Holding) at front counter make table. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored at make table overnight. Stop sale. 2) Observed flip top cooler// chopped chicken (46F - Cold Holding) at front counter. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored in cooler for approximately 4.5 hours. Stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: observed no food stored inside, cooling units not operating, food stored inside walk in cooler **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
86
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed veggie patties (45F - Cold Holding) at front counter make table. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored at make table overnight. Stop sale. 2) Observed flip top cooler// chopped chicken (46F - Cold Holding) at front counter. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored in cooler for approximately 4.5 hours. Stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed veggie patties (45F - Cold Holding) at front counter make table. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored at make table overnight. Stop sale. 2) Observed flip top cooler// chopped chicken (46F - Cold Holding) at front counter. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored in cooler for approximately 4.5 hours. Stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certification for Umair Haque. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored under leaking appliance. Observed single service straws, cups lids, and flatware stored inside cabinet under leaking coffee machine. Standing water on shelves inside cabinet where single service items are stored. **Warning**
25-21-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at front counter. Operator remade to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
58
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee cash out costumer, changed gloved then proceeded to make sandwich. Educated employee on proper handwashing techniques. Employee complied. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler at front - roast beef (46F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (47F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (50F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately an hour. Operator closed cooler and place bags of ice on items for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored directly on the floor next to walk in cooler's entrance. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at back near rear exit. Wet mop stored in bucket. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal phone stored on prepping table next to slicer machine. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
64
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed nozzle at soda machine soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized nozzle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
82
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all 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 2023-02-17: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Some Ice buildup by air vent inside walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-17: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-17: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway #753 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway #753 on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway #753?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Subway #753.
How does Subway #753 compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Subway #753 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Subway #753's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway #753 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Subway #753 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 #753 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Subway #753 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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