Subway

4657 Elmhurst Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
American
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
52
Score
High Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Subway, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 9, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Subway's latest score of 52 falls below the West Palm Beach average of 79. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter display cooler, tuna salad (51F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (51F - Cold Holding); sliced salami (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding); cooked steak (54F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held overnight. Exceeding 6 hours, see stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at mop sink with hose attached. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter display cooler, tuna salad (51F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (51F - Cold Holding); sliced salami (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding); cooked steak (54F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held overnight. Exceeding 6 hours, see stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
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/ Ivan Martinez Sohr 10/3/2020 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
52
Oct 18, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table; meatballs (86F - Hot Holding). Operator stated meatballs reheated in microwave prior to being placed in steam table, held for 30 minutes, reheated to 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
86
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by rear kitchen exit door.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch on right wrist while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket.
42-01-4
86
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...turkey 45°, ham 48° , tuna 50° in cold hold well next to hot holding food at front line being held less than four hours , employee moved food to walk in freezer to cooling fast and replace new food with covered . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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. Emailed to operator
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. Emailed document to operator. Operator states two new employees do not have document.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent at entry way into kitchen.
36-34-5
78
Oct 6, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Subway.

How does Subway compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Subway most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Subway means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Subway inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Subway is inspected around two times per year on average.