SOUTHERN SUBS
560 PINE ISLAND RD, Ft Myers FL 33903 · 954-294-9229
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 4 visits since September 2023
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored with open package of ready to eat mozzarella cheese in same box. Operator removed mozzarella from box and separated properly.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed deli meats opened over 24 hours prior, per Operator, no date marking. Turkey at front counter reach in cooler.
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. Per employee, Michael hired over 60 days ago (February) and no proof of Food handler training available at time of inspection.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open deli ham opened yesterday per employee, no date mark.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with pink liquid unlabeled by prep sink.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed unisex bathroom door is not self closing.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee using a cell phone then put on gloves to prepare food without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing and glove use with Operator.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened deli ham in reach in cooler across from three compartment sink opened yesterday, no date mark.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottle with pink liquid unlabeled at mop sink. Operator labeled bottle
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen turkey breast thawing inside sink at room temperature. Operator turned on running water.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of food debris on slicer guard behind front counter.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle by three compartment sink with yellow liquid. Operator labeled during inspection.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door to unisex bathroom not self closing.
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.