Subway

20521 Old Cutler Rd, Cutler Bay, FL 33189
American
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Subway, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 26, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 12 violations per visit lately, up from roughly seven violations before.

“No plan review submitted” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Cutler Bay average 70, so Subway is doing better than most peers. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed paper towel dispenser at hand wash sink in dry storage area, with low battery and not dispensing paper towels. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observe employee wearing a watch and bracelet while preparing food at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observe employee wearing a watch while preparing food at front counter. **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed at exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe spray nozzle at three compartment sink soiled with the debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observe spray nozzle at three compartment sink soiled with the debris. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed at the front counter. **Warning**
27-19-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed there is not water at the hand wash sink located at the dry storage. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed hand washing sink removed and added again at dry storage area. No plans on record, must submit plans to plan review department. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
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. Observed Claudia F. Over 2 moths, Alex over 2 months. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on a food preparation table in the kitchen area. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee was coached. **Warning**
12B-09-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observe employee wearing a watch and bracelet while preparing food at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Located at reach-in cooler underneath slicer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe spray nozzle at three compartment sink soiled with the debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance on wall behind three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing over mop sink missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-36-4
32
Oct 1, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at dry storage area.**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at dry storage area. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed hand washing sink removed and added again at dry storage area. No plans on record, must submit plans to plan review department. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed hand washing sink removed and added again at dry storage area. No plans on record, must submit plans to plan review department. Plans must be submitted and approved by next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gasket at walk-in cooler soiled with debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gasket at walk-in cooler soiled with debris. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed small co tank not adequately secure, located under handwashing sink next to preparation table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed small co tank not adequately secure, located under handwashing sink next to preparation table. **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed over food preparation table at back kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed over food preparation table at back kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing over mop sink missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing over mop sink missing. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located at front counter. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located at the rear of the shop. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located at the rear of the shop. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. **Time Extended**
33-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Located at reach-in cooler underneath slicer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Located at reach-in cooler underneath slicer. **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at dry storage area. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe spray nozzle at three compartment sink soiled with the debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observe spray nozzle at three compartment sink soiled with the debris **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance on wall behind three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance on wall behind three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
41
Sep 30, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. One employee unaware of how to properly calibrate probe thermometer and another unaware of proper ppm of quaternary. Both employee were coached on proper calibration and ppm. **Warning**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at dry storage area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed hand washing sink removed and added again at dry storage area. No plans on record, must submit plans to plan review department. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at dry storage area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gasket at walk-in cooler soiled with debris. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed small co tank not adequately secure, located under handwashing sink next to preparation table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed over food preparation table at back kitchen area. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing over mop sink missing. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located at front counter. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Observed garbage around dumpster on the floor. **Warning**
33-14-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observe employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food at front counter. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located at the rear of the shop. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. **Warning**
33-15-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Located at reach-in cooler underneath slicer. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at dry storage area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe spray nozzle at three compartment sink soiled with the debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed handwashing sink located at dry storage area missing drainage pipe. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance on wall behind three compartment sink. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
27
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the back of the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the back of the kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway?

Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Subway.

How does Subway compare to other restaurants in Cutler Bay?

Subway most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Cutler Bay average of 70.

Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Subway 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 inspected?

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