Subway

4749 Nw 36 St, Miami Springs, FL 33166
American
Last inspected: Jul 18, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Subway, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 18, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “working containers of food removed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Miami Springs sits at 78, putting Subway on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket with sanitizer stored inside hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator removed sanitizer bucket and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
90
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container at front counter.
02D-01-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored by food on prep table inside back kitchen. Operator removed food. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
90
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee put a hat on and continued to work with cooking equipment and did not wash hands and change gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Roast Beef (44° F - Cold Holding); Steak (46° F - Cold Holding); Grilled Chicken (49° F - Cold Holding); Teriyaki Chicken (48° F - Cold Holding) in front counter cold holding station. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.observed employee washed, rinsed but never sanitized utensils. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager was not familiar with the different types of sanitizer test strips. **Warning**
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment uses quaternary solution and the able test strip available is for chlorine. **Warning**
16-32-5
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. At the time of the inspection, the following three employees were working at the establishment: Efrain, Ines, Maricela. **Repeat Violation** **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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on preparation table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of scoop touching chicken in front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink was not set up and employee washing utensils without properly sanitizing them at the end. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee in the kitchen area with no hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
29
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
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
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing at room temperature on shelf in front of Walk in cooler. Operator stored beef inside Walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed by Mop sink. Operator stored mop correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle with water by three compartment sink. Employee labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Jul 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway?

Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Subway.

How does Subway compare to other restaurants in Miami Springs?

Subway most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Springs average of 78.

Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the 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 two times per year on average.