Subway at Highland City Town Center

5253 Hwy 98 South, Ste. 8-E, Lakeland, FL 33813

American

Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Subway at Highland City Town Center has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Nov 13, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Lakeland restaurant scores 86. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on the last reach in cooler doors below above the chips.

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket is soiled on the last reach in cooler doors below the chips .

23-03-4

Nov 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

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. **Warning**

53B-13-5

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection provided was 12-21-21. Last actual inspection was conducted on 8-4-22 **Warning**

51-18-6

Aug 4, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway at Highland City Town Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway at Highland City Town Center on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Subway at Highland City Town Center compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Subway at Highland City Town Center most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Subway at Highland City Town Center's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway at Highland City Town Center have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Subway at Highland City Town Center 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 at Highland City Town Center inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Subway at Highland City Town Center is inspected around two times per year on average.

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