Subway
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
67
Score
Subway has been inspected eight times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 24, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to nine violations.
“Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Port Charlotte average 82, so Subway trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the sandwich make line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous food had been held for less than 1 hour. The employee removed the top layer of portioned chicken and stored in another cold holding unit.
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed in-use knives stored in sanitizer on the sandwich make line. The operator removed the knives from the sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employee handwashing sign in the shared public restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
67
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come into work station and start working without washing hands first.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves without hand washing.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on make lines, cutting boards with black mold like substance in cut grooves. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with grooves throughout at make tables. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food splatter on inside of microwave. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Observed freezer temperature at 32F and rising. Observed employee put in work order for repair and keeping freezer door shut. Refrigerator company is on their way out for repairs within the hour. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-05-5
58
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with food stains.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink next to prep table with a drain plug in it, with paper inside drain plug. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on make line with grooves through out boards.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with visor on but all hair was hanging over visor not restrained back. Observed employee fixing hair. **Corrected On-Site**
13-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on bottom of back door. Outside light comes through.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of purple onions sitting on walk in floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage can soiled. Observed gray garbage can with food debris stuck on bottom of can.
33-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at reach in cooler on line, food debris on gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk-in freezer on floor. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in cooler on line some food debris on back side of reach in handle.
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container.observed a cardboard box with vegetable cuttings and paper towels inside box. Operator stated they have no garbage bags on site.
33-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed not all ceiling tiles in kitchen area smooth and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in back storage area by office desk, elevated leaving a gap from tile to ceiling. Observed ceiling tile above walk in cooler with hole in tile. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black dust like substance on vents in storage area.
36-34-5
45
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food splatter on fan guard of microwave. Observed employee cleaning and sanitizing fan guard in microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed Ice Build up in Walk in Freezer. Quite a bit on floors and ceiling
14-69-4
86
May 25, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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. Observed a few, however, not completed for all employees.
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both Men's and Women's restrooms.
32-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed underneath shlelves at Walk in Cooler.
36-73-4
82
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at prep line. Operator placed hair restraint on their head. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sauce on the floor at dry storage area. Operator removed the food item off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in the walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Subway.
How does Subway compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Subway most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the 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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