Subway Sandwiches & Salad
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
100
Score
Subway Sandwiches & Salad appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 4, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about 11 violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Subway Sandwiches & Salad's latest score of 100 sits above the Chiefland average of 72. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside warmer at front counter: meatballs (111F - Hot Holding). Employee stated she reheated the meatballs in the microwave and placed them in the warmer for holding approximately 15 minutes prior. Employee stated she did not check the temperature after reheating the meatballs. Employee reheated the meatballs in the microwave to 205F, then placed them back into the warmer. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled her personal phone, then put on gloves in the prep area without first washing hands. Inspector stopped the employee and had her wash her hands and put on new gloves before handling food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer hanging from vent on ceiling in back of walk-in cooler reads 16F. Ambient temperature inside cooler is 37F.
05-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Cutting board soiled with black substance inside deep cut marks on shelf below prep table in prep area. 2. Nozzles below Pepsi on fountain machine in lobby soiled with mold-like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan lid stored down inside handwash sink at front counter. Employee removed the lid from the sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. No proof of food handler training available for any employees. Inspector observed one employee handling food, who stated she has been employed at this location for approximately one year. **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. Inspector observed one employee handling food without proof of food handler training and without proof the employee has been informed of their health reporting responsibilities.
11-26-1
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Ambient thermometer hanging from vent on ceiling in back of walk-in cooler.
05-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board with deep cut marks on shelf below prep table in prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rusted shelving below front counter.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice on ceiling vent and on floor inside walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Gaskets on walk-in freezer door soiled with mold-like substance. 2. Interior of cabinet below fountain machine soiled with sticky substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on one black plastic pan on clean dish shelf.
16-46-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pan lids not inverted on shelf above soda syrup rack in prep area.
24-05-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Large hole in wall beside water heater, located above ice machine.
36-51-4
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Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. On shelf inside walk-in cooler: tuna salad (48F - Cooling since 8am); tuna salad (49F - Cooling since 8am). Pans are labeled 8am. Employee verified that both pans of tuna salad were prepared at 8am this morning and placed into the walk-in to ambient cool to 41F. Tuna is cooling in a deep covered pan.
01B-38-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. On shelf inside walk-in cooler: tuna salad (48F - Cooling since 8am); tuna salad (49F - Cooling since 8am). Pans are labeled 8am. Employee verified that both pans of tuna salad were prepared at 8am this morning and placed into the walk-in to ambient cool to 41F. Tuna is cooling in a deep covered pan. Stop sale issued.
03D-06-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On shelf inside walk-in cooler: tuna salad (48F - Cooling since 8am); tuna salad (49F - Cooling since 8am). Pans are labeled 8am. Employee verified that both pans of tuna salad were prepared at 8am this morning and placed into the walk-in to ambient cool to 41F. Tuna is cooling in a deep covered pan.
03D-15-4
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/ One ServSafe manager certificate expired on 05/02/2024 for T. Harrington.
53A-03-7
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Pan of sliced banana peppers stored on shelf inside walk-in cooler below box of unwashed tomatoes. Employee moved banana peppers to the top shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Several ceiling tiles and two vents behind front counter heavily soiled with dust. 2. Green wall and back-side of black border on ceiling above front counter soiled with dust. 3. Several dusty ceiling tiles in back of kitchen near walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. 6 porous and absorbent acoustic ceiling tiles in back of kitchen above storage shelves.
36-37-5
52
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Clean cutting board soiled with black substance on shelf below prep table in prep area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Three sanitizer buckets stored inside handwash sink in kitchen near three-compartment sink. Employee removed buckets from sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in kitchen near three-compartment sink.
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sign missing in mens restroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Large bin of water and electric pump below fountain machine drain line in cabinet below fountain machine.
29-07-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Interior of cabinet below handwash sink behind front counter soiled with dust and/or food debris. Interior of cabinet below fountain machine soiled with black substance. Air vents behind front counter soiled with dust. Light above walk-in freezer soiled with dust. Wall in kitchen behind three-compartment sink soiled with brown substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
67
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sliced tomatoes not cooled properly, left in cooler overnight in reach-in cooler behind prep area: sliced tomatoes 46F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table at prep area: Meatballs 119F. Employee returned to oven to reheat to 165F. Reheated temperature was 168F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Sliced tomatoes not cooled properly, left in cooler overnight in reach-in cooler behind prep area: sliced tomatoes 46F.
03D-06-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sinks located near front counter and near three-compartment sink: 87F.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sliced bell pepper in handwash sink near three-compartment sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One female employee with no employee training. Her start date was June 2021.
53B-02-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Condenser is leaking inside the walk-in freezer.
29-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sign missing from men's restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank in storage room near prep table. Employee secured with a chain. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents located in storage room dusty.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Containers on shelf in storage room above prep table not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf of prep table rusted/pitted.
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway Sandwiches & Salad last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway Sandwiches & Salad on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway Sandwiches & Salad?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Subway Sandwiches & Salad.
How does Subway Sandwiches & Salad compare to other restaurants in Chiefland?
Subway Sandwiches & Salad most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Chiefland average of 72.
Has Subway Sandwiches & Salad's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Subway Sandwiches & Salad have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Subway Sandwiches & Salad 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 Sandwiches & Salad inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Subway Sandwiches & Salad is inspected around two times per year on average.
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