Subway

4901 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33905

American

Last inspected: Jul 10, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Subway appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 10, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Subway's latest score of 70 falls below the Fort Myers average of 80. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Nov 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator refilled towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed by soda syrup rack. Operator secured tank. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed over reach in freezer.

36-32-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided Operator with Choking Poster DBPR Form 5030-105 via email. **Repeat Violation**

51-13-4

Jun 5, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Jul 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee wash hands for less than 10 seconds before replacing gloves. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

12A-17-4

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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

11-26-1

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. Operator stated any proof of training was taken down during remodel and cannot locate. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator stated there was a remodel and all certificates were removed and unable to locate. **Warning**

53A-01-7

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 Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

11-27-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damaged above reach in freezer next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

36-32-5

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee food partially eaten bagel on prep table next to slicer. Operator removed food from area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12B-01-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink across from front counter. **Warning**

31B-04-4

Basic - Toilet leaking. Observed toilet in woman's room leaking in back into metal container. **Warning**

29-02-4

Jul 22, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tiles above reach in freezer in kitchen area.

36-32-5

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed broken faucet at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**

29-09-4

Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed urinal covered with a trash bag and out of order sign taped to it.

32-23-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Jul 10, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Subway.

How does Subway compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Subway most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway have averaged around three 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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