SUBKING
17945 SW 97 AVE, Palmetto Bay FL 33157
Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed around 10 small flying insects flying around the 3 compartment sink landing on clean equipment, ice machine, preparation table and flying around food shelves in the dry storage area across from the 3 compartment sink. Observed approximately 2 flying insects landing on preparation table at the front counter.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge inside hand wash sink kitchen near walk in cooler. Operator removed during inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw chicken stored directly on floor inside walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawed cases of raw solid frozen chicken located at front counter area. Observed operator stored inside walk in cooler.
Oct 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed soiled with grease the thermometer used at the deep fat fryer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door not self closing.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth in the kitchen and prep areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water stains on ceiling panels above kitchen area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water pooling inside the reach in cooler across of the baking ovens.
Sep 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 22 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate14 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed around 10 small flying insects flying around the 3 compartment sink landing on clean equipment, ice machine, preparation table and flying around food shelves in the dry storage area across from the 3 compartment sink. Observed approximately 2 flying insects landing on preparation table at the front counter.
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed soiled with grease the thermometer used at the deep fat fryer.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed salami roll at (47F - Cold Holding). Per employee was removed from original packaging yesterday. A stop sale was issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salami roll at (47F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler at the front counter. Per employee was removed from original packaging yesterday. A stop sale was issued.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda machine soiled with slime and soda splash at the front counter.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside the hand wash sink basin near the flat stove top.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler certificate for Dalis was not provided.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed certification for Ana Yanes 02/23.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door not self closing.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic containers used as scoop inside the bread crumbs.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed the CO2 tanks not secured in front area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth in the kitchen and prep areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water stains on ceiling panels above kitchen area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed a female employee wearing a bracelet while prepping food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee not wearing a hair restraint while cooking food at the flag grill stove.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil container stored on the floor. Operator removed it.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled, with grease the walls around the deep fat fryer, the outside of the ice machine and the hand-wash sinks.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizing bucket stored on the floor across from deep fat fryer.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water pooling inside the reach in cooler across of the baking ovens.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulated grease around the wall of the deep fat fryer.
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed chafed lettuce inside handwashing sink at front counter. Manger cleaned during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled at cook line.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and preparation area not smooth and easily cleaned cleaned.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent at all in cooler soiled with debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket solid at reach in cooler at cook line. Observed interior door panel of reach in cooler at cook line soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with debris. Observed interior of reach in cooler at front counter soiled with food debris. Observed shelf at reach in cooler at front counter soiled.
Dec 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter installed at mop sink not vacuum breaker installed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen equipment stored at handwashing sink across from walk in cooler entrance, manager removed the item.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quad sanitizer 3 compartment sink and sanitizer buckets and not test strips available.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at front counter area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tile over 3 compartment sink area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation not hair covering, staff proved hair net.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at walk in cooler entrance, staff dried up the floor.
Food stored on floor. Observed pail of dill pickle stored on the floor at dry storage area, manager moved pail to rack.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice, manager removed ice scoop.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with copy, printed and posted it.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall at 3 compartment sink area.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook speaking on his cellphone, once he finished he changed his gloves but failed to wash his hand prior.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed sliced cheese with mold like growth, manager discarded it on site.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the walk in cooler observed slice soft cheese not date marked.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water cup stored on the food storage shelf above the reach in cooler at cook line.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In the walk in cooler observed raw beef stored in a box on the floor.
Feb 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 9, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In the walk in freezer observed a box of french fries not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
Oct 9, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.