Subway
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025
58
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Subway stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 14, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “unclean building components, attachments or fixtures”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Dunnellon average 73, so Subway trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three-compartment sink Quaternary 500+ppm. Manager diluted the sink with water, then 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One certified food manager certificate for J. Drennan expired on 09/03/2025.
53A-03-7
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Wall and ceiling tiles in back of kitchen above supply rack soiled with black substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Spray nozzle leaking water at three-compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Heavy buildup of trash surrounding both dumpster and on ground along backside of building.
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf containing single-use drink cups below front counter soiled either food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lids left open behind building.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service items stored under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips. Box containing single-use sandwich bags stored directly under drain pipe below handwash sink at front counter. Manager removed box from the area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-20-4
58
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Several porous and absorbent acoustic ceiling tiles in-use above equipment behind front counter. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Employee hat stores in dry storage shelf above bags of olives. 2. Phone charger stored on clean dish rack above prep table near kitchen entrance. Manager removed both items during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Air vent and ceiling tiles in back of kitchen soiled with dust. 2. Floor below dry storage shelving in back of kitchen soiled with trash and/or dirt.
36-50-4
86
Jun 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 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. One employee working behind front counter without food handler training who has not signed the employee health reporting agreement.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One female employee with no proof of food handler training. Employee stated she has been employed for approximately five months.
53B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic ceiling tiles behind front counter above bread and cookie racks, oven, and slicer.
36-37-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Two employees working with food at front counter, both wearing watches and/or bracelets.
13-07-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash scattered along walkway and around both dumpsters behind building. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior walls and gaskets on door of unused reach-in cooler at front counter soiled with mold-like substance.
23-03-4
67
Dec 6, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler at front counter: steak (44F-48F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) Manager stated the steak and lettuce was placed into the unit from the walk-in cooler at 7:30 this morning. Stop sales issued.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at front counter touched bare face and hat, changed gloves, then continued to prepare a sub. Inspector had employee wash hands and put on new gloves before continuing to work with food. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside reach-in cooler at front counter: steak (44F-48F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) Manager stated the steak and lettuce was placed into the unit from the walk-in cooler at 7:30 this morning.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Large pan containing sliced tomatoes 49F at 10:15am. Employee stated they sliced the tomatoes at 9am and placed them directly into the make-table. Inspector had employee place tomatoes into the walk-in freezer to speed up cooling during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on fountain machine in seating area soiled with mold-like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Four frozen packages of steak stored inside handwash sink at kitchen entrance. Employee returned steak to the walk-in during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Dumpster lid left open and/or garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpster lid left open behind building. Paper and plastic trash on pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Air vents throughout prep area of kitchen soiled with dust. Ceiling tiles above bread racks behind front counter soiled with dust. Floor below shelving inside walk-in freezer soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box of unwashed cucumbers stored in shelf above box containing steak inside walk-in cooler. Box of unwashed bell peppers and box of unwashed tomatoes stored on shelf inside walk-in cooler above packages of mayonnaise and bottled sodas. Manager moved unwashed produce to the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles in-use above bread racks behind front counter.
36-37-5
39
Aug 28, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Aug 10, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
90
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front line, meatballs 87F-127F, Manager reheated to 166F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling issues, water leak near walk-in freezer entrance.
36-32-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “unclean building components, attachments or fixtures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Subway.
How does Subway compare to other restaurants in Dunnellon?
Subway most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Dunnellon average of 73.
Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway have averaged around five 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 two times per year on average.
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