Subway

1527 Nw 23 Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605

American

Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Subway, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 26, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Gainesville facility scores 75, putting Subway on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jan 30, 2025

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Jan 14, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute for dining room soda machine. Nozzle for dining room tea machine.

22-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on floor in walk-in cooler.

08B-38-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall next to soda dispensing shelf.

36-24-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go cups stored on floor next to back door.

25-05-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Front counter sanitizer bucket,0 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water in bucket, 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in back prep area.

36-37-5

Feb 12, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); egg (46F - Cold Holding) items in front counter cooler, other items were 41F or below the cooler was kept open, items moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**

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.

11-26-1

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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on clean dish rack stained. 2 spatulas that are stained on same dish rack.

22-02-4

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. 2 employees no proof of training. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board and brown trey with deep cut marks on clean dish rack.

14-09-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under Three compartment sink.

29-11-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By Three compartment sink and Handwash sink, water from leaking Three compartment sink.

36-22-4

Jan 27, 2023

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Nov 3, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on floor traveling from under front register cabinet to under drink cooler. Manager killed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

35A-05-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Stack of holding pans not inverted on top shelf of back rack.

24-05-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed six dead roaches under front drink cooler and one dead roach under storage shelf in back room next to mop sink. **Repeat Violation**

35A-03-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee drink on prep table. Employee moved drink to designated area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Daylight visible through gap between back door and door frame. **Repeat Violation**

35B-05-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Subway?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Subway.

How does Subway compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Subway most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.

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 two times per year on average.

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