MIAMI SUBS
891 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33309 · 516.343.3384
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. 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. Observed 1 flying insect on cook line not landing on anything then flew out take window.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022035477 | Jul 12, 2022 | Aug 15, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger stored above cooked chicken wings in drawers under flat top unit on cook line. Operator reorganized
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed at can opener
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled, walk in cooler shelving soiled, cook line flip top door hinges soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Observed in front of cook line flip top
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Prep area
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of tzatziki stored on walk-in cooler floor. Operator elevated.
Stored food not covered. Observed in walk-in cooler open bag of feta cheese.
Aug 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Rear kitchen located by take out window.
Aug 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. Operator turned on.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. milk (45F - Cold Holding); hamburger patties (45F - Cold-Holding); cooked chicken wings (44-45F - Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese cake (45F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding) cooked mushrooms (45F - Cold Holding) ambient temperature 45F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pre sliced packaged mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding) sliced tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); tzatziki sauce (55F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) in flip top coolers. Per operator held out of temperature less than 1 hour while units were being cleaned. Not portion or prepared today. Operator placed in lower part of cooler. Observed in walk in cooler milk (45F - Cold Holding); hamburger patties (45F - Cold Holding); hard cooked eggs (43F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (44-45F - Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese cake (45F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding) cooked mushrooms (45F - Cold Holding) Holding); cooked mushrooms (45F - Cold Holding); blue cheese pc (45F - Cold Holding) ambient temperature 45F operator called service tech. see stop sale.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer 200+ Ppm operator made new solution rechecked 50 Ppm
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tuna salad in walk-in cooler prepared 08/11 not date marked. Operator date marked.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Prep area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Rear kitchen located by take out window.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open water bottle on cook line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while preparing slice tomato
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ladle stored in water temperature 85F. Operator dumped water.
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice Swiss cheese (55F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler held less than 2 hours. Item removed from walk in cooler and placed in flip top. Not prepared or portion today. Operator placed in lower part of flip top
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot dogs (115-134F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 1 hour. Operator placed on flat top to reheat to 165F
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On hand lotion stored next to single serve articles at to go window. Operator removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed slicing knife placed across the hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of crinkle cut fries on walk-in freezer floor. Operator elevated.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on pipes behind compressor in walk-in cooler.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop wet nesting inside mop bucket.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 Ppm chlorine operator added chlorine rechecked 100 Ppm
Jan 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. Observed on cook line. Employee turned on broiler.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect on cook line not landing on anything then flew out take window.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced gyro meat. (110F - Hot Holding) in container out at room temperature on cook line. Per employee held out of temperature for 1 hour. Employee placed on flat top to reheat.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink being used as a dump sink by sliced mushroom's pieces in hand washing sink at front counter.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Behind compressor in walk-in freezer.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Low boy on cook line.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Opposite ice machine.
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. Operator turned on
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed half hotel pan in handwashing sink by three compartment sink. Operator removed
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quaternary test strips.
Spray bottle containing toxic sanitizer substance not labeled. Operator labeled
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on low boy freezer on coo line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Behind compressor in walk-in freezer
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Both doors on low boy freezer on cook line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop wet nesting inside mop bucket
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice tomatoes (48-52F - Cold Holding) slice tomatoes (48-52F - Cold Holding) per operator removed from walk-in cooler 2 hours prior to inspection. Operator placed ice pack on tomatoes and placed cheese in lower cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed body lotion stored next to napkins at the to go window. Operator removed.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Thermometer inoperable batteries were dead.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on cook table. Operator removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup behind walk-in freezer compressor.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed low boy reach in doors disrepair/has exposed insulation.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket. Operator inverted.
Jan 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee open drink in cooler at cook-line in reach-in cooler. Operator removed.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on mop bucket.
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Main kitchen prep table at 3 compartment sink- observed employee cutting celery, removed personal beverage from sink, put on gloves without washing hands. Advised employee to wash hands.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Drive through window prep table- observed employee bottle of lotion being stored next to single service napkins. Operator removed lotion.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 3 compartment-Observed hose connected to sink with no vacuum breaker.#
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen at 3 compartment sink- observed employee cup of beverage inside hand washing sink. Employee removed beverage.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at 3 compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Main kitchen at 3 compartment sink- observed vents soiled.
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employee personal items and bags underneath prep tables in main kitchen. Operator placed employee items in 1 designated area.
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