Subway

2540 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303
American
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 11 inspections at Subway stretching back to 2022. On Mar 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Tallahassee restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. The record reflects steady performance over time.

11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Triple sink has been moved and at least one handwashing sink removed. Plans couldn't be located to view previous layout. Only one handwashing sink on premises located on front line. None located in prep area/back of house. Cited plan review. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
82
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Triple sink has been moved and at least one handwashing sink removed. Plans couldn't be located to view previous layout. Only one handwashing sink on premises located on front line. None located in prep area/back of house. Cited plan review. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Triple sink has been moved and at least one handwashing sink removed. Plans couldn't be located to view previous layout. Only one handwashing sink on premises located on front line. None located in prep area/back of house. **Warning**
51-16-7
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.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk ins and dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored unprotected on top of ice machine.
10-12-5
64
Jun 11, 2025
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. Employee provided a certificate from unapproved provider University of subway. No other training for current employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed no proof of state approved employee training. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-11: No approved employee training provided.**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipes leaking into pans in cabinet under handwashing sink, under hot water heater and by grease trap. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed pipe still leaking underneath hand sink on front line. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-11: Operator states pipe underneath hand sink had been fixed and yesterday she noticed it was leaking again. Observed hot water heater still leaking operator said that they are waiting on a part that was ordered. **Admin Complaint**
29-08-4
86
Apr 11, 2025
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. Employee provided a certificate from unapproved provider University of subway. No other training for current employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed no proof of state approved employee training. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipes leaking into pans in cabinet under handwashing sink, under hot water heater and by grease trap. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed pipe still leaking underneath hand sink on front line. **Time Extended**
29-08-4
86
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Yesterday's meatballs reheating, per employee since 9am, up to 154F at 11:03 am. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Yesterday's meatballs reheating, per employee since 9am, up to 154F at 11:03 am. See stop sale.
03E-02-5
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. Employee provided a certificate from unapproved provider University of subway. No other training for current employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Ice tea machine water dispenser with slime and mold like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in back office as well as in the dishwasher area.
36-36-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in kitchen area of restaurant. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed a hole above door handle on back door in kitchen area.
35B-01-4
Basic - Light not working in walk in cooler.
38-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or mold like substance on shelving in walk in cooler .
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipes leaking into pans in cabinet under handwashing sink, under hot water heater and by grease trap. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Veggie patty in walk in cooler not covered. Employee closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelving in walk in cooler.
14-17-4
41
Nov 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 25 live roaches on floor next to front counter make table. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall behind bread storage at front counter.
36-24-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
78
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Observed soiled preparation sink at dish area.
22-35-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 06-01-23. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand-wash sink used to fill sanitizer bucket. Employee removed bucket from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Observed light in walk in cooler not at proper strength to see properly.
38-04-4
64
Dec 22, 2022
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed deli meats and cheeses on front line make table since 8:30am cold held above 41F at 10:40am. Deli meats 46F, cheese 45F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
86
Oct 21, 2022
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
95
Oct 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway?

Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Subway.

How does Subway compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Subway most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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 three times per year on average.