Subway

490 Us Hwy 27 N, Lake Placid, FL 33852
American
Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Subway has been inspected eight times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 4, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

The pattern that stands out is “wall soiled with accumulated grease”, which has been cited four times.

By comparison, the average Lake Placid facility scores 82, putting Subway on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee went to prepare sub sandwich and donned gloves without washing hands. Employee was educated on proper technique, and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator A.P. does not have her certified food manager. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach under customer soda dispenser. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit with milk at customer area.
05-09-4
67
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored over to go items by slicer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. A.P
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. J.Torres C. Krett
53B-14-5
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. Operator and new employee signed form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in bathroom area. No lights working in female or male restroom.
38-10-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches in customer soda dispenser cabinet . Operator cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
55
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Crystal P.
53A-04-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. T. U.
53B-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Cove molding missing at corner of wall.
36-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: inside of soda dispenser area soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Shelves at drying racks rust pitted. **Repeat Violation**
36-51-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
64
Oct 6, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Drying shelves above triple sink rust pitted.
36-51-4
Basic - Edge of wall cove broken.
36-30-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at triple sink.
36-27-5
86
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please note: Licence renewal was 12/1/22. Visit Myfloridalicense.com to make your payment, if you have not already done so. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
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. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at mop sink.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan vent soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Shelves at triple sink rusted.
36-50-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands: at the front sink , with single serve bowls, and lids. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-23-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Cups, bowls and lid's stored at front hand wash sink. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-22-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
52
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing above walk in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
86

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 eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway?

Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Subway.

How does Subway compare to other restaurants in Lake Placid?

Subway most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Placid average of 82.

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 low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Subway means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Subway inspected?

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