Subway

12853 Sw 42 St, Miami, FL 33175
American
Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Subway appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 13, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in walk-in freezer on plastic curtains”, showing up six times.

Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. Observed person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses. Provide person in with new foodborne illnesses form.
11-07-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above walk in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on plastic curtains.
14-69-4
82
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor at the bread oven has accumulation of debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: During callback inspection still observed floor at the bread oven has accumulation of debris **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Observed floor soiled with old food debris between reach in coolers next to oven at front counter. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
95
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed 1 employee began working with food without washing her hands first.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator failed to wash hands after entering the kitchen coming from the dinning area, observed employee touching several surfaces including the kitchen door entrance before she started to prepare food.
12A-07-5
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 employees touched her nose then engaged in food preparation and failed to wash her hands.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 10 live small flying insects flying around the mop sink in the dry storage area. Also observed 2 live flying insects flying around the three compartment sink in the preparation area. Also observed 1 live flying insect landed on the mayonnaise squeezable bottle. Also observed 3 live insects flying around the hallway next to the man and woman restrooms not located inside the kitchen.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (50F); pepperoni (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); turkey ham (47F - Cold Holding) located at the reach in cooler under the oven toaster at front counter. As per operator she brought food from the walking cooler to the reach in cooler at 8:00am today. Also observed ham (45F - Cold Holding); tuna (46F - Cold Holding); cut chicken (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); located at front counter line as per operator she brought food from the reaching cooler under the oven toaster to the front line reach in cooler at 8:00am today, all the food was transferred from the walking cooler in cooler less than 2 hours ago. Operator transferred all the food to the walking cooler in cooler to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer store next to single service items.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Person in charge unaware of thermometer calibration or cold holding temperature.
53A-14-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Jennifer Planchart been working for more than 30 days.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed employee's probe thermometer not functioning correctly, thermometer would turn off between uses.
05-08-4
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. Observed food employees Dayana, Yaihy Domingues, Vanessa Quiala, working for over a year.
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler under oven toaster at front counter not maintaining food at proper temperature, during the inspection unit was at approximately 50F, also observed ice buildup inside the unit.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor at the bread oven has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on door of walk in freezer. Also observed ice buildup at reach in cooler located under the oven toaster.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed In-use utensil not stored with handle above steak at front counter line reach in cooler.
10-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the top of the microwave from the interior with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler located under toaster oven soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
18
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
95
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster on soil. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Observed dumpster on soil. **Time Extended**
33-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on door of reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Observed ice buildup on door of reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside the reach in cooler under front counter service oven **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Observed no ambient thermometer inside the reach in cooler under front counter service oven. **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in freezer gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Observed walk in freezer gasket soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Observed open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
78
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches on the floor under the air conditioner unit inside the air conditioning closet. Employee swept up and discarded dead roaches. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers wet nesting above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket of reach in cooler in disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster on soil. **Warning**
33-23-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on door of reach in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside the reach in cooler under front counter service oven **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in freezer gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed knife sanitizer bucket reading 0ppm. Manager made new solution with final reading 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-44-1
64
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spinach at 49F at front counter. Observed product placed inside the walk in cooler second temperature 30 minutes later taken at 43F inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter hand sink used as a dump sink to discard ice.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed silicon bread mats soiled with old product residue. Also observed food residue build up on tomato slicer.
22-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on the floor under the air conditioner unit inside the air conditioning closet. Employee swept up and discarded dead roaches. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed condensation in between aluminum trays in storage area.
24-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside the reach in cooler under front counter service oven and inside reach in beverage cooler at dining area.
05-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator did not have printed report available. Operator has email report and will print. **Corrected On-Site**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in freezer gasket soiled. Observed wrapped single service utensils in a container soiled with old food debris and residue at front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Observed food debris and grease in sanitizing solution at three compartment sink.
16-05-4
52
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using a 4-hour time control plan was not at a temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below or 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above when time control began. Observed potato soup (108F - Reheating) at preparation area. Manager stirred product to distribute heat, final temperature 166F. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-06-5
High Priority - Potato soup reheated in a microwave oven not stirred. Manager stirred product.
03E-05-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control for soups at front counter. Provided written procedures via email to manager. **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed water leaking from fan onto floor at walk in cooler.
08B-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from fan at walk in cooler. Repair technician arrived during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-11-4
58
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed soups at steam table not labeled. Manager placed time mark on containers. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed tomato slicer stored on shelf across from walk in cooler soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control for meatballs and soups at steam tables. Provided written procedures to manager via email.
03F-10-5
Basic - Electrical tape used to repair spray hose at ware washing area.
14-71-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Observed floor soiled with food debris at walk in freezer.
36-73-4
64
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed employee engaged in food preparation wearing jewelry. Coached manager on correct procedure.
13-06-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in walk in cooler in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside of reach in cooler behind the front counter.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the soda ice machine chute near the front counter of the establishment.
22-20-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles ready for use not labeled at front counter.
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed container stored next to 3 compartment sink with wet nesting.
24-08-4
64
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Mar 14, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tuna salad at 54°F held since last night about 11:00 pm, for more than 9 hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad at 54°F held since last night about 11:00 pm, for more than 9 hours.provolone (48 F - Cold Holding); white sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); eggs (49 F - Cold Holding); chicken teriyaki chicken (44F - Cold Holding);; ham 45 F ( - Cold Holding); Turkey (48 F - Cold Holding); steak shredded (46 F - Cold Holding); cheese shredded (48F - Cold Holding); back of front counter (since last night since 6:00 pm) (52F); sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (since last night) (53F - Cold Holding); shredded white cheese (left from last night) (54F); ham (left since last night) (54F - Cold Holding); provolone (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese yellow (left since last night) (53F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled front counter reach in coolers. **Warning**
22-02-4
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. Maggie Gutierrez worked for 8 years no proof of food handlers certifications **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed bottom shelf of prep table rusted in front of walk in cooler and freezer **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen prep area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation wearing jewelry. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops not hung to dry at mop sink. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles ready for use not labeled at front reach in cooler **Warning**
02D-01-5
45
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed bottom shelf of prep table rusted, next to three compartment sink.
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled in storage room.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator dispensing food without a hair net.
13-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not hung to dry in back room sitting in rack next to three compartment sink.
42-01-4
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer on plastic curtains” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Subway.

How does Subway compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Subway most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five 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 four times per year on average.