SUBWAY
12853 SW 42 ST, Miami FL 33175 · 7869756579
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 14 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed soups at steam table not labeled. Manager placed time mark on containers.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $460
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2025059325 | Aug 11, 2025 | Oct 27, 2025 | $300 |
| 1--2019005940 | Jan 10, 2019 | Mar 12, 2019 | $160 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS by 3 compartment sink.
Ceiling tile missing.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at HWS by 3 compartment sink.
Oct 13, 2025Inspection 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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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses. Provide person in with new foodborne illnesses form.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on plastic curtains.
Aug 12, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor at the bread oven has accumulation of debris.
Aug 12, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 10 live small flying insects flying around the mop sink in the dry storage area. Also observed 2 live flying insects flying around the three compartment sink in the preparation area. Also observed 1 live flying insect landed on the mayonnaise squeezable bottle. Also observed 3 live insects flying around the hallway next to the man and woman restrooms not located inside the kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor at the bread oven has accumulation of debris.
Aug 11, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 18 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed 1 employee began working with food without washing her hands first.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator failed to wash hands after entering the kitchen coming from the dinning area, observed employee touching several surfaces including the kitchen door entrance before she started to prepare food.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employees touched her nose then engaged in food preparation and failed to wash her hands.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 10 live small flying insects flying around the mop sink in the dry storage area. Also observed 2 live flying insects flying around the three compartment sink in the preparation area. Also observed 1 live flying insect landed on the mayonnaise squeezable bottle. Also observed 3 live insects flying around the hallway next to the man and woman restrooms not located inside the kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (50F); pepperoni (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); turkey ham (47F - Cold Holding) located at the reach in cooler under the oven toaster at front counter. As per operator she brought food from the walking cooler to the reach in cooler at 8:00am today. Also observed ham (45F - Cold Holding); tuna (46F - Cold Holding); cut chicken (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); located at front counter line as per operator she brought food from the reaching cooler under the oven toaster to the front line reach in cooler at 8:00am today, all the food was transferred from the walking cooler in cooler less than 2 hours ago. Operator transferred all the food to the walking cooler in cooler to rapidly cool.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer store next to single service items.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Jennifer Planchart been working for more than 30 days.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed employee's probe thermometer not functioning correctly, thermometer would turn off between uses.
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 employees Dayana, Yaihy Domingues, Vanessa Quiala, working for over a year.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Person in charge unaware of thermometer calibration or cold holding temperature.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler under oven toaster at front counter not maintaining food at proper temperature, during the inspection unit was at approximately 50F, also observed ice buildup inside the unit.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor at the bread oven has accumulation of debris.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on door of walk in freezer. Also observed ice buildup at reach in cooler located under the oven toaster.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed In-use utensil not stored with handle above steak at front counter line reach in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the top of the microwave from the interior with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler located under toaster oven soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Sep 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster on soil.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on door of reach in freezer.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside the reach in cooler under front counter service oven
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in freezer gasket soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed in back of store near exit door.
Sep 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches on the floor under the air conditioner unit inside the air conditioning closet. Employee swept up and discarded dead roaches.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers wet nesting above three compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket of reach in cooler in disrepair.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster on soil.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on door of reach in freezer.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside the reach in cooler under front counter service oven
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in freezer gasket soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed knife sanitizer bucket reading 0ppm. Manager made new solution with final reading 50ppm.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed in back of store near exit door.
Aug 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spinach at 49F at front counter. Observed product placed inside the walk in cooler second temperature 30 minutes later taken at 43F inside walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed silicon bread mats soiled with old product residue. Also observed food residue build up on tomato slicer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter hand sink used as a dump sink to discard ice.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on the floor under the air conditioner unit inside the air conditioning closet. Employee swept up and discarded dead roaches.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed condensation in between aluminum trays in storage area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside the reach in cooler under front counter service oven and inside reach in beverage cooler at dining area.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator did not have printed report available. Operator has email report and will print.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in freezer gasket soiled. Observed wrapped single service utensils in a container soiled with old food debris and residue at front counter.
Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Observed food debris and grease in sanitizing solution at three compartment sink.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher undercharged by back door exit.
Jun 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Potato soup reheated in a microwave oven not stirred. Manager stirred product.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using a 4-hour time control plan was not at a temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below or 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above when time control began. Observed potato soup (108F - Reheating) at preparation area. Manager stirred product to distribute heat, final temperature 166F.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control for soups at front counter. Provided written procedures via email to manager.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed water leaking from fan onto floor at walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed
Water leaking from fan at walk in cooler. Repair technician arrived during inspection.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed near back exit door.
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed soups at steam table not labeled. Manager placed time mark on containers.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed tomato slicer stored on shelf across from walk in cooler soiled with old food debris.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control for meatballs and soups at steam tables. Provided written procedures to manager via email.
Electrical tape used to repair spray hose at ware washing area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Observed floor soiled with food debris at walk in freezer.
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed employee engaged in food preparation wearing jewelry. Coached manager on correct procedure.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed container stored next to 3 compartment sink with wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in walk in cooler in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside of reach in cooler behind the front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled.
Observed accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the soda ice machine chute near the front counter of the establishment.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles ready for use not labeled at front counter.
Jan 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation wearing jewelry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles ready for use not labeled at front reach in cooler
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a water pitcher stored inside hand wash sink.
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. Discussed with operator and provided form.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled walk in cooler gaskets.
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.