Subway

12870 Tradeway Four, Unit 112, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
American
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2024
43
Score
High Risk

Inspectors have visited Subway four times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 18, 2024. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to seven violations.

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Subway's latest score of 43 falls below the Bonita Springs average of 80. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

4
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired December 1, 2024 **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed screw top on supply bottle of quaternary sanitizer that was hooked up to the dispenser was broken and not able to supply product. Drained compartment and refilled and educated and demonstrated to staff that was present the proper measurements for the quaternary solution and how to test sanitizer and advised that a new part is necessary to allow the dispenser to wotk. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-43-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All items on front counter cold display at improper temperature. Via telephone, Operator stated all food in this unit was placed in service at 10 am today. Stop sale issued. All food was discarded. Recommended either fill cold table with ice and store minimum product on ice or operate out of the walk-in cooler until repairs can be made . sliced tomatoes (41F - Cold Holding); ham (53F - Cold Holding); turkey (56F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (47F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (51F - Cold Holding) chicken (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese blend (48F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items on front counter cold display at improper temperature. Via telephone, Operator stated all food in this unit was placed in service at 10 am today. Stop sale issued. All food was discarded. Recommended either fill cold table with ice and store minimum product on ice or operate out of the walk-in cooler until repairs can be made . sliced tomatoes (41F - Cold Holding); ham (53F - Cold Holding); turkey (56F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (47F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (51F - Cold Holding) ** chicken (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese blend (48F - Cold Holding)**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. Via telephone, Operator stated she did not know where they are in the restaurant. Operator stated one of the two employees present has been employed for seven months and the other employee present has been employed three weeks. No training files available for any employees. **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. Via telephone, Operator stated she did not know where they were stored. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. Front door propped open. Operator stated via telephone that air conditioning is broken. Ambient temperature in restaurant measured 90F **Warning**
35B-05-4
43
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At 9:30 am, in right side of cold table: roast beef (50F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (49F-cold holding). Manager stated she had turned off unit for cleaning one hour prior. Discussed importance of maintaining Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food at proper temperature at all times. Manager turned unit back on, closed lid and agreed to clean unit at close, after food is removed. Checked temperature again at 10:02 am and there was no change. Recommended manager remove food to the walk-in cooler to rapidly re-chill. Manager complied. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: Sliced Tomatoes 56F - Cold Holding, Sliced Ham 57F - Cold Holding, Cold Cut Combo 58F- Cold Holding, Sliced Roast Beef 56F Cold Holding, Steak 51F - Cold Holding, Teriyaki Chicken 55F-Cold Holding, Sliced Cheeses 52F-Cold Holding Employee stated most food was prepared this morning but was unsure how long it was at improper temperature, since sometime during lunch. It is 4:00 pm during the visit. Food was discarded. See Stop Sale. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath.
11-26-1
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 operator with Clean-up Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104 and discussed having appropriate equipment available. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Knife storage chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer for Knives (Chlorine 0ppm) on line. Operator replaced and stirred the solution, chlorine 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Dec 18, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Subway.

How does Subway compare to other restaurants in Bonita Springs?

Subway most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Bonita Springs average of 80.

Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Subway 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Subway is inspected around two times per year on average.