SUBWAY 3227
3650 BEE RIDGE ROAD, Sarasota FL 34233 · 8656905820
Last inspected Sep 2, 2025 · 9 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.Printed and left at establishment.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance on ledge inside ice machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee secured hair during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets on front line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed double door reach in cooler with water on bottom next to ovens on preparation line.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Manager removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager gave employee hat.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid.Observed beef on counter defrosted. Manager relocated to walk in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed double door reach in cooler with water on bottom next to ovens on preparation line.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Observed frozen meats defrosting in sink without running water. Manager corrected by placing in bucket and running water.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in bottom of mop sink. Manager hung mop on wall.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed meatballs 46F, Sliced Cheese 47F. Manager moved product to freezer.
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 employee working over 60 days.
Equipment in poor repair.Observed 2 door reach in cooler next to bread ovens at 51F ambient.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.Observed scoop in 2 chicken pans in front counter with handles touching food. Employee removed.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed no hot water faucet at mop sink. Manager showed the broken faucet, waiting for plumbing service for repair. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
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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.Printed and left at establishment.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed all certified manager certification expired in June 2023
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. Emailed to operator.
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.Observed all employee Food Training Certificates expired. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Plumbing system in disrepair.Observed Hand wash sink in back preparation area in disrepair. Management sign states waiting for parts.
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.