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SUBWAY 154

8181 NW 39 AVE STE 20, Gainesville FL 32606 · 8482489568

Last inspected Aug 14, 2025 · 4 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats22
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1103531
Grade history
JUL 23
APR 24
DEC 24
AUG 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in front counter warmer: meatballs (118F,126F - Hot Holding). Employee stated item placed in warmer one hour prior to temperature being taken. Employee placed meatballs in microwave to reheat, meatballs (168F,172F - Reheating).
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findings
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Assistant Store manager (Tavaris) hired for over a year does not have a manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-04-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like substance in the grooves in kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink next to three-compartment sink. Assistant manager restocked dispenser
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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. One employee transferred from another store did not have their food handler certificate
Intermediate/53B-02-5
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on flip-top make table in kitchen with grooves with black stains.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and keys on back prep table.
Basic/40-06-5
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard.
Basic/13-04-4
No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection not available.
Basic/51-18-6
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of cup lids stored on floor in back storage area.
Basic/25-05-4
Stored food not covered. Bread in reach in freezer in back kitchen are uncovered
Basic/08B-12-5
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce ( whole onions ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( mayonnaise ) in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-17-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in mop bucket.
Basic/42-01-4
The state's own report →
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles for Coke and Diet Coke on dining room soda machine. Cutting board stored on shelf above three compartment sink.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on kitchen shelf.
Basic/16-46-4
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in front counter warmer: meatballs (118F,126F - Hot Holding). Employee stated item placed in warmer one hour prior to temperature being taken. Employee placed meatballs in microwave to reheat, meatballs (168F,172F - Reheating).
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. Above dry storage in kitchen.
Basic/36-36-4
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep counter. Employee discarded drink.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site

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.