MR. SUBMARINE & SALAD INC
2850 SOUTH HOPKINS AVE, Titusville FL 32780 · 321-383-1616
Last inspected Jul 1, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of April 1,2024
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2017028230 | May 5, 2017 | Jul 6, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. On Mop sink. Operator removed extension hose from mop sink.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside side area by public restrooms
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Triple sink and sanitizer buckets concentration at Quat 400++ ppm. Operator added water to sanitizer bucket and called company to calibrate triple sink concentration.
Jan 7, 2026Inspection 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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Light not functioning. 2 light burnt out in back kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese in reach in cooler by hand wash sink at front counter between 44F and 47F. Operator placed them in the walk in cooler. New temperature reading 33 F
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle hanging off a shelf on top of dish machine. Operator removed
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -black and pink like substances inside ice chute in soda machine in dining area COS -cutting boards throughout kitchen -black substance on can opener in kitchen COS
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hanging off a shelf on three compartment sink. Operator removed
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and bowls stored not inverted on shelves by dish machine. Operator fixed them
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage containers next to single service items on drive through window, and on front counter under oven. Operator removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -manager belongings on food prep area. Operator removed
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on prep area at front counter. Operator had employee put a beard guard on
Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Interior of Avantco oven on front counter with food debris -Interior of microwave above Avantco oven on front counter
Light not functioning. 2 lights burnout in back kitchen
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage container stored on walk in freezer shelf. Operator removed
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On front counter next to hot holding unit for soups. Operator removed and placed them in sanitizer solution
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No manager available with more than 4 employees currently on staff.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Brandi no proof of training.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with yellow liquid substance not labeled. Operator labeled bleach.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used as scoop. Operator discarded.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen areas.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Jul 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine deflector plate in dry storage room.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator to post
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Both walk in cooler and walk in freezer has rusted shelving.
Jul 30, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of April 1,2024
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip tops reach in cooler behind make line deli ham (46F - Cold Holding); deli turkey (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding);
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple sink solution 500 ppm. Operator remade 200ppm
Handwash sink not accessible for employee due to no running water in dry storeroom near ice machine.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near drive through area filled with ice
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink. Operator tried using chlorine test strips for QUAT 3 sink compartment. Educated operator on correct test strips to purchase none available on site.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In dry storage are near ice machine.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date provided on water treatment device to verify last inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine deflector plate in dry storage room.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. In kitchen area multiple dishes not protected on clean shelving. Operator corrected
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Cleaned utensils stored in a 6in pan with food debris. Operator rewashed utensils.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator to post
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Both walk in cooler and walk in freezer has rusted shelving.
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.counter mounted can opener soiled, removed and sent to dish washer.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Opened case of unwashed green peppers stored over ready to eat washed spinach in walk in cooler, corrected
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At the drive thru station
Oct 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 17, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. New employees with no food handler training
Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to soda station at drive thru
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinet underneath soda machine, front counter
Operator of a commissary for mobile food dispensing vehicles does not maintain a daily registry of the vehicles served. MFDV using commissary at time of inspection unaware of daily log.
Aug 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep/storage area. Dichlorvos emitting strip next to ice bin, drive through area, next to reach in cooler next to office, next to back in the box soda on rack
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the walk in cooler: crab salad, chicken salad, butter, tzaziki, chicken, deli meat, cheese, 44-45F
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Operator removed to clean
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. New employees with no food handler training
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to soda station at drive thru
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinet underneath soda machine, front counter
Operator of a commissary for mobile food dispensing vehicles does not maintain a daily registry of the vehicles served. MFDV using commissary at time of inspection unaware of daily log.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board at front counter
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in iced tea station under counter
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.