Subway Famous Foot Long Sands
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2022, Subway Famous Foot Long Sands has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 30, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.
The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to the broader Bradenton restaurant scene, where the average is 83, this is a stronger showing. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/.Russel **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: certified food manager stiil expired . **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
90
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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/.Russel **Warning**
53A-03-7
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. Only 1 person has signed office/end day. Coby **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer door gasket soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
23-03-4
74
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler on sandwich make station cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated they had been in the reach in cooler for more than 4 hours and voluntarily discarded both items.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on sandwich make station cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated they had been in the reach in cooler for more than 4 hours and voluntarily discarded both items.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. Person in charge printed a copy of the handout and had all employees working read and sign agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back kitchen . As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed in back kitchen area employee cell phone stored on food preparation table. Employee removed cell phone and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back kitchen area.
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed by walk-in freezer food to go boxes stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
55
Jul 18, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on front sandwich make station reach in cooler Chicken Salad (47F - Cold Holding); Cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Grilled Chicken (47F - Cold Holding); Beef (49F - Cold Holding); Ham (48F - Cold Holding); Italian Ham (49F - Cold Holding); Salami (50F - Cold Holding); Pepperoni (48F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated the product had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 1.5 . Person in charge put all product on ice and called for repair. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back kitchen area. **Warning**
22-20-5
82
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
Basic - Observed in back area of kitchen Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
14-69-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in back area across from 3 bay compartment sink interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
22-20-5
78
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on Walk in cooler door gasket mold like substance. Observed mold like substance in Walk in cooler food racks. Observed mold like substance on Walk in cooler fan guard. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway Famous Foot Long Sands last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway Famous Foot Long Sands on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway Famous Foot Long Sands?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Subway Famous Foot Long Sands.
How does Subway Famous Foot Long Sands compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Subway Famous Foot Long Sands most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Subway Famous Foot Long Sands' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Subway Famous Foot Long Sands have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Subway Famous Foot Long Sands 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 Famous Foot Long Sands inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Subway Famous Foot Long Sands is inspected around three times per year on average.
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