Subway

8540 Argyle Forest Blvd Ste 5, Jacksonville, FL 32244

American

Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at Subway stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 4, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “open dumpster lid” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Jacksonville restaurant, which scores around 74. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Mar 17, 2025

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Jan 14, 2025

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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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. Per person in charge, four employees employed at time of inspection with one employee under 60 days of employment. No proof of training available for any employees. **Warning**

53B-01-5

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. No proof available for any employees. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-103 to person in charge. **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of pretzels stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Employee moved pretzels to shelving. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Right dumpster lid is open.

33-16-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit self closing device is disconnected.

35B-03-4

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Oct 30, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles of soda machines in dining area.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonium test strips

16-37-1

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. One employee wearing bracelet while making sandwiches at front counter.

13-07-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under front counter make line. Under racks in back storage area. Under counters across from front counter. **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Toilet in women's bathroom.

32-07-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation**

51-18-6

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On containers on rack across from triple sink.

16-46-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service gloves stored under soap dispenser at hand wash station at front counter, gloves moved. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Nov 28, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Boxes of hand soap stored over to go containers used for cookies on rack in back of store.

41-10-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of soda machine in lobby area, around nozzles.

23-03-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under make line reach in cooler at front counter.

36-73-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Sep 4, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway?

Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Subway.

How does Subway compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Subway most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the 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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