Subway
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
64
Score
Subway appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 17, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “container of medicine improperly stored”, which has been cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Subway's 64 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a case of medicine stored over a box of sugar in the dry storage area. Operator moved the medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: Meatballs (70F - Hot Holding) Operator stated they reheated them in the microwave. Instructed the operator to reheat longer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03E-08-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed their triple sink at 450ppm quaternary. Operator corrected it to 250ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
64
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed their triple sink at 450ppm quaternary. Operator corrected it to 200ppm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: Observed the triple sink at 400ppm quaternary. **Admin Complaint**
41-18-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their steam table: Meatballs (90F - Hot Holding) Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: Observed the meatballs at 108F hot holding. **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no proof of training for the employees present. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: Observed no proof of employee training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling vents with dust build up. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing sign at the women's restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
61
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their steam table: Meatballs (90F - Hot Holding) Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed their triple sink at 450ppm quaternary. Operator corrected it to 200ppm. **Warning**
41-18-4
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. Observed no proof of training for the employees present. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing sign at the women's restroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling vents with dust build up. **Warning**
36-34-5
61
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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. Observed no proof of employee training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: Observed no proof of employee food handler training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-22: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
86
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of painkillers stored above food items in the dry storage area. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
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 no proof of employee training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food in the walk in freezer not separated or labeled. Operator removed the food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed their community dumpster lid open. **Warning**
33-16-4
67
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Handed operator a copy. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator sign an agreement and gave them more. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired: Micheal J, Max J, Kevin C,
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple holes in various ceiling tiles and water damage throughout the establishment.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on the right side ceiling vent on the sandwich line.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers wet nesting in the warewashing area.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed a ceiling tile missing above the walk in freezer and in the left corner of the dry storage area.
36-36-4
58
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/21. Owner renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-2
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/ Mallorie Johnson 07/28/17
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on preparation table in kitchen. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “container of medicine improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Subway.
How does Subway compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Subway most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent 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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