MAYO SUBS
439 E MAIN ST, Mayo FL 32066 · 2293758760
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flies in kitchen near back door.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2023070254 | Oct 3, 2023 | Jan 16, 2024 | $600 |
| 5--2015004615 | Jan 27, 2015 | Mar 5, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Tray of raw shelled eggs on top of bag of cheese. Manager removed cheese from under the raw shelled eggs.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in shed
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom. No covered waste receptacle provided in unisex bathrooms.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing and worn out on cookline
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walls and floor soiled with oil by fryer and hood ents soiled with grease
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board. Manager laced in sanitizing solution
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of food removed ( sugar ) from original container not labeled with name of contents.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 23 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered the kitchen from outside, put on gloves without washing hands, and began handling food inside cooler near cookline.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Tube of raw ground sausage stored directly on top of container of fully-cooked white gravy inside cooler at cookline. 2. Flat of raw shell eggs stored on shelf above carton of milk inside cooler at cookline. Employee rearranged the shelf during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Inside refrigerated make-table at cookline: ranch dressing cups (52F-61F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the ranch cups are made with buttermilk. Employee stated the ranch cups were pulled from another cooler and left at room temperature for approximately 15 minutes 15-20 minutes prior. Inspector had employee add ice to the ranch to rapidly cool to 41F. 2. On prep table at cookline: buffalo sauce with butter (70F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the buffalo sauce is mixed with butter. Employee stated the buffalo sauce has been stored at room temperature on the prep table for approximately one hour and moved it to the freezer to rapidly cool to 41F.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three-compartment sink.
No handwash sign and/or paper towels/mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels or handwash sign at handwash sink in exterior restroom.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. An employee purchased bleach from the store during this inspection.
Bathroom facility not clean. Exterior restroom has trashand building materials scattered inside.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1. Single-use condiment cup without handle stored down inside container of buffalo sauce at cookline. 2. Drink cup without handle stored down inside bin of sugar near front counter.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1. Six co2 tanks not secured on concrete behind building. 2. One co2 tank not secured inside storage shed behind building.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. 1. Absorbent and porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen. 2. No ceiling in exterior dry food storage shed. Wooden trusses not smooth and cleanable.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle inside exterior unisex restroom.
Dead roaches on premises. Three dead roaches on floor inside cabinet below fountain machine. Inspector had employee sweep the area during this inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Jar of personal jalapeños stored on shelf above open pan of raw hamburger meat inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Employee removed the jalapeños from the cooler during this inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on prep table at cookline. Employee removed them phone from the table during this inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several missing and damaged floor tiles at cookline.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid of sugar bin at front counter chipped on corner.
Food stored on floor. Jug of frying oil stored on floor at cookline.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. 1. Trash scattered on ground around dumpster. 2. Cardboard stored uncovered, directly on ground beside dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Exterior of equipment at cookline soiled with grease. 2. Hood filters above cookline soiled with grease and/or food debris. 3. Floor below fountain machine counter soiled with sticky food debris.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box containing single-use cups stored directly on floor in storage shed behind building.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Wall behind and around fryers soiled with grease. 2. Floor in kitchen near handwash sink soiled with grease and/or food debris. 3. Several ceiling tiles and air vents soiled with dust throughout establishment. 4. Wall and conduit on wall beside pizza oven soiled with dust.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Drain pipe below three-compartment sink leaking.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open tube containing raw sausage stored in bowl sitting directly on top of fully-cooked sausage patties inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager voluntarily discarded the sausage during this inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside refrigerated make-table at cookline: chicken (46F - Cold Holding); buttermilk ranch dressing (46F - Cold Holding); buttermilk ranch dressing (45F - Cold Holding); buttermilk ranch dressing (45F - Cold Holding); buttermilk ranch dressing (46F - Cold Holding); buffalo sauce with butter (46F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (50F - Cold Holding); ambient (47F). Manager stated all listed items have been stored inside the cooler overnight and have not been removed today. Ambient air temperature inside bottom of unit is 47F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. On prep table at cookline: raw shell eggs (82F ambient - Cold Holding). Manager stated the eggs have been held on the counter for approximately two hours. Inspector had manager move the eggs to a cooler to cool to 41F. 2. Inside refrigerated make-table at cookline: chicken (46F - Cold Holding); buttermilk ranch dressing (46F - Cold Holding); buttermilk ranch dressing (45F - Cold Holding); buttermilk ranch dressing (45F - Cold Holding); buttermilk ranch dressing (46F - Cold Holding); buffalo sauce with butter (46F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (50F - Cold Holding); ambient (47F). Manager stated all listed items have been stored inside the cooler overnight and have not been removed today. Ambient air temperature inside bottom of unit is 47F. Stop sales issued.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Aerosol can containing stainless steel polish stored on shelf directly beside nonstick pan spray and directly above shelf containing condiments. Manager removed chemicals from the area during this inspection.
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. Two employees who work in kitchen and handle food hired in 07/2022 without proof of food handler training.
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Manager only has a meat thermometer that does not reach 41F or below.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Drink cup without handle stored down inside bin of sugar near front counter.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three co2 tanks not secured behind building.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous and absorbent acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Inside refrigerated make-table at cookline: chicken (46F - Cold Holding); buttermilk ranch dressing (46F - Cold Holding); buttermilk ranch dressing (45F - Cold Holding); buttermilk ranch dressing (45F - Cold Holding); buttermilk ranch dressing (46F - Cold Holding); buffalo sauce with butter (46F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (50F - Cold Holding); ambient (47F). Manager stated all listed items have been stored inside the cooler overnight and have not been removed today. Ambient air temperature inside bottom of unit is 47F.
Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach on floor below prep table in kitchen. Manager swept the area during this inspection. 2. Three dead roaches on floor inside soda syrup cabinet in dining area.
Food stored on floor. Jug of cookline oil stored directly on floor at cookline.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Two knives stored between prep table and refrigerated make-table at cookline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Side of reach-in freezer at cookline soiled with grease. 2. Area around nozzles of fountain machine soiled with lime-like substance. 3. Handles on sliding door of pizza freezer soiled with black substance.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Air vents in ceiling throughout establishment soiled with dust. 2. Floor and wall under and behind fryer heavily soiled with grease. 3. Floor and cabinet below fountain machine soiled with soda syrup. 4. Ceiling tiles above pizza oven soiled with dust.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 25 large empty oil containers on ground behind walk-in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Live, small flying insects found 1. One fly flying at front counter. 2. One fly on curtains above three-compartment sink.
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. 1. Tubes of raw ground sausage stored on shelf directly above bag of cooked surimi meat inside cooler at cookline. 2. Package of raw hamburger meat stored on shelf,f directly above bag of fully-cooked chicken inside reach-in cooler across from fryers. Manager moved all raw items to below ready-to-eat foods during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In basket above fryer: chicken (107F - Hot Holding). Manager stated the chicken has been held in basket for approximately one hour. Inspector had manager reheat chicken to 165F, then continue to hold chicken at 135F or above. chicken (107F 3:51, 206F 3:54 - Reheating)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach-in cooler in exterior storage area soiled with brown substance.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1. One co2 tank not secured beside three-compartment sink in kitchen. 2. Five co2 tanks not secured behind building, near back door.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Absorbent and porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Bottom of cardboard dumpster rusted through.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several missing floor tiles at cookline.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between refrigerated make-table and prep table at cookline.
Lids left open and/or missing drain plug at dumpster. 1. Drain plug missing from dumpster beside building. 2. Both dumpsters lids left open beside building.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Handle of black reach-in cooler at cookline soiled with food debris. 2. Rolling rack beside fryers heavily soiled with grease and/or food debris. 3. Hood filters above fryers heavily soiled with grease.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drain in dry storage area has standing water.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Air vents throughout establishment heavily soiled with dust. 2. Hood above cookline soiled with grease.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking drain pipe on side of building above grease receptacle. Manager stated it is the drain pipe for the fountain machine. Pipe appears to have been cut with a saw.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee at front counter handles cash with her bare hand, put on gloves, then began to prepare pizza without washing hands. Inspector had employee wash hands and put on new gloves before continuing to prepare pizza.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside reach-in cooler at cookline: ranch dressing (50F-54F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the ranch dressing has been stored inside the cooler overnight. Manager stated the ranch is made with buttermilk. Stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler at cookline: fish (62F - Cold Holding); ranch dressing (50F-54F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the ranch dressing has been stored inside the cooler overnight. Stop sale issued. Manager stated the fish was thawed under cool running water approximately 45 minutes prior. Manager placed the fish into the freezer to cool to 41F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on fountain machine soiled with mold-like substance on left side.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Both manager certificates expired and no other certified manager for establishment. National Registry food manager certificate for Vishal Patel expired on 04/05/2023. ServSafe Food manager certificate for Nicole Neal expired on 02/07/2024.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 12 dead roaches in sticky trap in cabinet below fountain machine. Manager discarded all during this inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One co2 tank in kitchen near entrance not secured. Three co2 tanks not secured behind building. Five co2 tanks not secured in exterior storage shed.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Bottom of cardboard dumpster rusted through.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several damaged floor tiles in kitchen near fryers.
Food stored under dripping water line. Drain pipe below fountain machine leaking onto top of boxed root beer. Inspector had manager scoot the fountain sodas forward away from the leaking pipe during this inspection.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters soiled with grease and/or food debris. 2. Door handle on reach-in freezer in storage area soiled with food debris. 3. Area around nozzles of fountain machine in dining area soiled with mold-like substance. 4. Wire rolling rack heavily soiled with grease near fryers.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lids left open on dumpster beside building.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Air vents throughout establishment soiled with dust.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Drain pipe below fountain machine leaking onto top of boxed root beer. Inspector had manager scoot the fountain sodas forward away from the leaking pipe during this inspection.
Wood surface not properly sealed. Unsealed wooden shelving inside dry storage area.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Foam package of raw pork stored in top portion of make-table above cups of dressing and condiments. Manager placed raw pork into reach-in cooler during this inspection. Raw shell eggs stored on shelf above bag containing shredded cheese inside reach-in cooler across from fryers. Manager moved raw eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at fountain machine soiled with mold-like substance.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Three dead roaches in sticky traps below fountain machine in dining area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored on shelf beside bag of onions and box of tomatoes on lower portion of prep table at kitchen entrance.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Wall in kitchen near pizza oven soiled with dust. Ceiling tiles above pizza oven in kitchen soiled with dust. Air vents throughout establishment soiled with black substance.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth stored on prep table in kitchen across from fryers.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Ordered shut on the spot. 17 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves and began working at the fryer after working at the sandwich station without washing hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly on prep table in kitchen near pizza oven. One fly in kitchen near three-compartment sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburger meat and raw shell eggs stored above cooked chicken inside reach-in cooler across from fryers. Manager placed cooked chicken above raw meats during this inspection. Raw ground sausage stored on shelf above buttermilk and cooked taco meat inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager placed raw sausage on a lower shelf during this inspection.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 38 rodent droppings on floor in exterior dry storage room below food storage shelves. 12 rodent droppings on floor in exterior dry storage room near walk-in freezer door. Manager called pest control and began cleaning rodent droppings during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside make-table in kitchen across from fryers: shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the shredded cheese was placed directly into unit from another unit where it was held at 41F one hour prior. Manager placed cheese into another unit to cool to 41F. Shredded cheese (47F 2:15, 39F 3:45 - Cooling)
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Butter held on time at cookline missing date mark. Manager stated the butter has been in-use for three hours and added proper time mark.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at make-table stained and soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at cookline blocked by bread rack. Inspector rolled bread rack away from handwash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Takeout cup without handle used as scoop inside bin of sugar on lower shelf of prep table near kitchen entrance.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three co2 tanks not secured in dry storage area.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Two knives stored between make-table and prep table at cookline. Manager placed knives in warewash area to be recleaned.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in kitchen near reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager cleaned up and discarded during this inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked and/or missing floor tiles throughout kitchen.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Large pile of discarded food boxes on ground behind building.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster beside building.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lower shelf of prep table at kitchen entrance soiled with rust. Hood vents above fryers heavily soiled with grease. Reach-in cooler door gaskets soiled with black substance near pizza oven.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floors throughout establishment and storage areas heavily soiled with food debris. Wall in kitchen near pizza oven soiled with dust. Ceiling in kitchen above pizza station soiled with dust. Air vents throughout establishment heavily soiled with dust.
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Inside reach-in cooler across from fryers: wing sauce containing butter (47F, 48F - Cooling) Manager stated the wing sauce was heated and placed into unit to cool the previous day. Stop sales issued.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Inside reach-in cooler across from fryers: wing sauce containing butter (47F, 48F - Cooling) Manager stated the wing sauce was heated and placed into unit to cool the previous day.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flies in kitchen near back door.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Several zip bags of raw cube steak stored on shelf above bag of broccoli and bags of broccoli soup inside reach-in freezer at cookline. Manager placed raw beef on the bottom shelves during this inspection.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Inside reach-in cooler across from fryers: wing sauce containing butter (47F, 48F - Cooling) Manager stated the wing sauce was heated and placed into unit to cool the previous day. Wing sauce is chilled in covered deep plastic containers.
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. Two new employees hired approximately 30 days prior have not signed the employee health reporting agreement.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser missing label on shelf in kitchen near back door. Manager added proper label during this inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks inside dry storage area not secured. Three co2 tanks in storage shed not secured.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex bathroom missing covered waste basket.
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches on floor in kitchen near handwash sink. Manager cleaned up and discarded during this inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on lower shelf of prep table in kitchen beside clean dishes near cookline. Manager removed drink from shelf during this inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on prep table in kitchen near pizza oven. Employee removed keys from prep table during this inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Small gap at top of back door to kitchen.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in gap between make-table and prep table at cookline. Manager removed knife from gap during this inspection.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster beside building missing drain plug.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above fryers heavily soiled with grease and food debris.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain pipe below mop sink broken off.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Several boxes of takeout cups stored directly on floor in storage shed beside establishment. Manager removed boxes from floor during this inspection.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Air vents throughout kitchen heavily soiled with dust. Wall around pizza oven soiled with dust. Ceiling tiles above pizza oven soiled with dust.
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