Subway Sandwich Shop 2989

542 Truman Ave, Key West, FL 33040

American

Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Subway Sandwich Shop 2989, the earliest from 2023. On Sep 23, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens”, which has been cited two times.

Subway Sandwich Shop 2989's latest score of 100 sits above the Key West average of 74. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

May 27, 2025

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: Elizaveta Herrera 2/1/18 serve safe EXPIRED **Admin Complaint**

53A-03-7

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: Elizaveta Herrera 2/1/18 expired **Admin Complaint**

53A-05-6

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items cell phones and plugs stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: Employee personal items cell phones and plugs stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Time Extended**

40-06-5

Mar 12, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a pack of cigarettes stored on shelf above open food and prep table Cigarettes were removed from above food prep area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

53A-03-7

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

53A-05-6

Basic - Employee personal items cell phones and plugs stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Warning**

40-06-5

Basic - Plastic bottles of water and soda are stored on floor. **Warning**

08B-38-4

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at men's bathroom.

31B-02-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM certificate expired 2-1-23. No other CFM in establishment. **Warning**

53A-03-7

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at self dispensing soda machine soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezers in back kitchen area soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at door allowing light in at back exterior door.

35B-01-4

Jan 12, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway Sandwich Shop 2989 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway Sandwich Shop 2989 on file is from Sep 23, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway Sandwich Shop 2989?

Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Subway Sandwich Shop 2989.

How does Subway Sandwich Shop 2989 compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Subway Sandwich Shop 2989 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Key West average of 74.

Has Subway Sandwich Shop 2989's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Subway Sandwich Shop 2989 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Subway Sandwich Shop 2989 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 Sandwich Shop 2989 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Subway Sandwich Shop 2989 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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