SUBWAY
897 N HOMESTEAD BLVD, Homestead FL 33030 · 3057751858
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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. Provided form during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on the left side of exit door.
Aug 24, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate5 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 employee began making sandwiches without first washing her hands.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cashier put on gloves to prep sandwich to serve to customers without first washing her hands.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touched soiled surface with gloves on and then proceeded touched unwrapped single-service items without first changing her gloves.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed eggs (49F - Cold Holding) at flat top reach in cooler at front counter, as per operator for more than 24 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed eggs (49F - Cold Holding) at flat top reach in cooler at front counter, as per operator for more than 24 hours.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed single service cup / lids stored next to handwash sink exposed to splash.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed metal pots employee personal bag stored above single serving sub wraps stored at shelve near the walk in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stacked together at shelve above the triple sink not properly air dried.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on the left side of exit door.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with choking poster via email.
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed manager failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink blocked by metal rack. Manager removed metal rack.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler under bread oven.
Oct 8, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Aug 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) at front counter, as per operator less than 3 hours. Operator moved sliced tomatoes to walk in cooler to rapid cooling.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food on rack at walk in cooler. Operator removed during inspection.
Open dumpster lid.
Oct 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on unit at front counter.
Open dumpster lid.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 100ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm).
Oct 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Aug 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority3 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. Provided form during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue at the front counter.
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. Provided form during inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
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