Subway
Last inspected: Jul 18, 2025
78
Score
Across the available record, Subway has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jul 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, which has been cited seven times.
By comparison, the average Okeechobee facility scores 81, putting Subway on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 18, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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. Operator obtained sign. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in customer area and line.
36-34-5
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable: calking is needed of repair at triple sink.
14-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. Operator obtained sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
78
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit under slicer.
05-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Wrapped plastic cup lids stored incorrectly under soda area, directly on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment at handwashing sink in kitchen.
33-06-4
74
May 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee came back from bathroom, used his cellphone, and did not wash his hands . Manager educated employee who washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-11-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer above ready to eat sliced jalapeños. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing as dump sink in kitchen as evidenced by ice in basin.
31A-11-4
67
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 rodent droppings behind reach in cooler in storage. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station: snap traps not covered under soda area. **Warning**
41-23-4
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. Operator had new employee sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator obtained license. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside from customer area to storage. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken with round eggs. Operator removed.. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, gasket torn on stand up cooler. Operator has ordered. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface on line. **Warning**
14-33-4
52
Nov 20, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Five small flying insects not landing on food, by dry storage and line. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Operator cleaned area and sanitized. Twenty -five under dry storage area. Three under sink. Ten under soda fountain in customer area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-04-4
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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
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** **Warning**
11-27-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, behind coolers, and dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit: on make line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at cas out area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
45
Oct 3, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator washed hands and was educated. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Sticky pad under dry storage. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-23-4
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. Operator is already on a call back for this violation. **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at slicer.
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: gasket on reach in cooler soiled. Gasket is ordered. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at cashiers area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair: gasket torn on reach in freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind equipment, and in corners, behind soda station. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken, operator removed from service and will go through items. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
45
Sep 26, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Operator is on a call back for this violation: 11/17/23 **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Operator is already under a Call Back.
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at cash out area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind equipment on line and in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at make line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: reach in cooler gasket on make line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
70
May 11, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three on display cabinet at customer's area. Operator whisked them out. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. One dead fly in pan of bacon. Operator removed pan and voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-03-5
Basic - One dead fly in pan of bacon. Operator removed pan and voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at hand washing sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
67
Apr 27, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above soda station.
36-34-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator obtained poster. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at soda station, and mop sink.
36-27-5
67
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line.
22-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves at dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance above bread toaster oven. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under reach in freezer, at soda boxes. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken on broccoli cheese soup.
14-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, stand up unit in prep area. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at hand washing sink. Operator tightened pipe and repaired. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4
64
Aug 12, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in dry storage.
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance with dust hanging down at bread area by line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, whined stand up Reach in Cooler, and under soda boxes.
36-73-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in small unit behind cashiers.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust, gasket soiled at small unit by cashier station.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, stand up Reach in Cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
70
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 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Subway.
How does Subway compare to other restaurants in Okeechobee?
Subway most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Okeechobee average of 81.
Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around four violations 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 four times per year on average.
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