Subway
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Subway, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 27, 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.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
The city-wide average for Vero Beach sits at 77, putting Subway on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on soda machine needs cleaned
22-02-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At front counter next to bread oven
36-03-4
86
Jun 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-2025 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No handwashing sign at hand sink. Back prep area sink
31B-03-4
78
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
95
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mayo containers in hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In restroom **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. On mop sink **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag box sodas on floor under 3CS. Employee placed onto rack **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
58
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
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 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. On wire rack at self serve soda machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of self serve ice dispenser at soda machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dining area and behind front counter, also back area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at back sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
58
Jan 9, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
How does Subway compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Subway most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the 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 two times per year on average.
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