Subway
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025
58
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Subway stretching back to 2022. Subway was last inspected on Aug 13, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Cape Coral restaurant, which scores around 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees return to work, place on single use gloves but failed to wash hands. Discussed the need for hand washing.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter hand sink.
31B-02-4
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. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 02-28-2025 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter hand sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two unsecured CO2 cylinders next to soda rack are unsecured. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 02-28-2025 **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cup of soda (no lid or straw) next to back hand sink.
12B-12-5
58
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Oct 1, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind in dishwashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
95
Sep 24, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); fried eggs (52F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler beside cookie holder. The operator discarded all products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
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 reach-in cooler beside cookie holder ambient temperature 50F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed a dead roach in dining area. The operator cleaned and sanitized area the dead roach was found. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
61
Jul 23, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna (46F - Cold Holding), cut leafy greens (47F - Cold Holding) and tuna (45F - Cold Holding) in front counter reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler. The owner discarded the cut leafy greens we did a re-check on the Tuna the temperature came down to 43F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatballs (112F - Hot Holding) in steam table. The operator is reheating meatballs in microwave. See Reheat Temperature. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket in handwashing sink behind front counter. The operator removed sanitizer bucket from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. **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 - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind in dishwashing area. **Warning**
36-27-5
50
May 30, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
53A-02-7
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
67
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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 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** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
78
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed green scouring pad in hand washing sink behind front counter. The green scouring pad was removed from hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
74
Nov 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of cheese on floor in walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Subway.
How does Subway compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Subway most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Subway means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Subway inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Subway is inspected around four times per year on average.
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