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SUBWAY 16042

1777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, Sarasota FL 34234 · 8656905820

Last inspected Sep 3, 2025 · 3 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats48
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6803987
Grade history
OCT 23
JUL 24
SEP 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the left side counter: Sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); Sliced lettuce (47F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5
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Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed their triple sink at 500ppm quaternary.
High priority/41-18-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on multiple ceiling vents.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the operator wearing a watch while preparing food.
Basic/13-07-4
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed their lid gone from their shared dumpster.
Basic/33-15-4
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Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash build up on the ground behind the dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4/Repeat Violation
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed their two fire exit doors locked during service.
/46-04-4/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Jul 30, 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 3 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bug spray stored above drinks in the dry storage area. Operator removed the spray.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash build up on the ground behind the dumpsters.
Basic/33-19-4
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the back and side exit doors locked. Operator unlocked them.
/46-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the left side counter: Sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); Sliced lettuce (47F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5
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. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator sign an agreement and emailed them more.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
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. Observed expired: Minaxiben P.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.
Basic/36-50-4
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the back exit blocked by a build up of boxes. Operator removed boxes.
/46-01-4/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.