Subway

139 E Hickpochee Ave, LaBelle, FL 33935

American

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Subway six times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 16, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other LaBelle restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 16, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand wash sink removed in rear kitchen area near service equipment for the drive thru. **Warning**

31A-04-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on the front line. Operator replaced towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets on the front line with black like substance. **Warning**

23-03-4

Oct 2, 2025

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: Current license not displayed. **Time Extended**

50-09-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer. **Time Extended**

14-69-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking at hand wash sink near the ice machine in the rear kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: Observed water still leaking from drain pipe on the handwashing sink. **Time Extended**

29-11-4

Sep 29, 2025

Complaint Full

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

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Nov 8, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Nov 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands.

12A-07-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair from leak in air conditioner system, service person scheduled. **Corrective Action Taken**

36-32-5

Basic - Employee with soiled clothing. Observed employee wearing bracelets, watch while preparing food.

13-01-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler at service counter.

05-09-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Bserved water leaking at hand wash sink from the hot water faucet handle.

29-11-4

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Subway.

How does Subway compare to other restaurants in LaBelle?

Subway most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the LaBelle average of 87.

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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