Subway / La Cocina Cubana

3835 White Lake Blvd, Naples, FL 34117

American

Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Subway / La Cocina Cubana, the earliest from 2023. On Nov 24, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

“Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

By comparison, the average Naples facility scores 81, putting Subway / La Cocina Cubana on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

May 2, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steamer; Cooked pork (116F - Hot Holding); cooked pork tamales (119F - Hot Holding). Per operator all items placed on steamer for 30 minutes. Operator started reheating all items. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.

29-34-4

Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense beans at dry storage. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on prep area. Operator removed the bag. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Single-service forks, spoon and knives not stored inverted or protected from contamination at front counter. Operator stored all inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

14-17-4

Apr 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves inside walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: **Time Extended**

14-17-4

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

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.

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Empanadas thawed and not date marked once refrigerated

02C-06-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at La Cosina side. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 09-14-2023

31B-04-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Partial bottle of water in walk in cooler. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves inside walk in cooler

14-17-4

Sep 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored above food. Operator removed the chemical. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the La Cocina side.

31B-04-4

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observe raw shell eggs over meat. Pies in the walk-in cooler. Had operator to play the role shell eggs under the meat pies on the wire shelf in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to pitcher and spoons stored inside the hand washing sink. Operator removed the pitcher and spoons from inside the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on wire shelf across from the three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed guacamole and steak thawing in water next to the three comp sink. Had operator to tun on cold water to help with the power thaw. **Corrective Action Taken**

06-01-5

May 10, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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. Explained to operator that the clean up procedures needs to followed. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

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. Email to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoons and pitcher inside the hand washing sink next to the coffee maker.

31A-11-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on shelves in front of the three compartment sink.

24-08-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

14-17-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the prep table in front of the walk in freezer. Operator placed wet cloth inside sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway / La Cocina Cubana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway / La Cocina Cubana on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway / La Cocina Cubana?

Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Subway / La Cocina Cubana.

How does Subway / La Cocina Cubana compare to other restaurants in Naples?

Subway / La Cocina Cubana most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.

Has Subway / La Cocina Cubana's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway / La Cocina Cubana have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Subway / La Cocina Cubana means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Subway / La Cocina Cubana inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Subway / La Cocina Cubana is inspected around three times per year on average.

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