Subway

5290 Norwood #3, Jacksonville, FL 32208
American
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk

Subway has been inspected four times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 11, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling not smooth” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Subway's latest score of 58 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
58
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
74
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical sanitizer stored on prep table next to slicer. Bottle moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands at front hand washing sink for approximately three seconds. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Some acoustic style tiles in kitchen are not sealed/painted. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Tile floors in kitchen area are in disrepair in multiple areas and in walk in cooler.
36-12-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under front counter. Floor under racks in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bread near front counter not protected. Bread moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet blue wiping cloth on prep table in back kitchen. Towel moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
58
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from front counter, cut lettuce 50F. Lettuce placed in cooler approximately 15 minutes prior. Lettuce moved to walk in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic style tiles in kitchen are not sealed/painted. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2022. Manager called owner to obtain. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach observed by manager area in back kitchen. Dead roach discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee drinks on prep table by microwave oven in prep area. Drinks moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in freezer.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on top of microwave oven in prep area. Phone moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under front counter. Floor under triple sink.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. To go condiments (and to go cups) stored under soap by hand washing sink in front counter area. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In equipment storage room. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area under drink dispenser in dining area. Manager instructed employee to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area. Pans removed to wash. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” 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?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway have averaged around six 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 roughly once per year on average.