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SUBWAY #38480

11720 E MLK BLVD, Seffner FL 33584

Last inspected May 4, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence3916058
Grade history
AUG 23
MAR 24
FEB 25
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

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

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2026. Establishment is currently open and operating selling food to the public.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

May 4, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2026. Establishment is currently open and operating selling food to the public.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Julio Perez 8-31-2020, expired 8-31-2025
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
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. Only had photocopy of food handler training for employees that no longer work at location, and were all expired. 2 employees on schedule and no proof of training. Manager stated they were hired over 60 days ago.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Show the remaining 2 findings ▾
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed ice frozen on racks and on floor of walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning
The state's own report →
Apr 14, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jaben Nesa Hired last October
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Apr 14, 2025 · Manager Jaben Nesa, has no proof of food manager training Admin Complaint
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No employee health agreements for employees that had no proof of food handler training.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Apr 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only had one food handler card. The rest were expired photocopies with missing information
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed milk, mango, and bagged to employee food and walking cooler. Discuss proper segregation with manager, manage moved items to shallow pan
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Apr 14, 2025 · Time Extended
Feb 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back hand sink blocked by prep table. Manager removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jaben Nesa Hired last October
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By front counter
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No employee health agreements for employees that had no proof of food handler training.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink by back prep area
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Warning
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only had one food handler card. The rest were expired photocopies with missing information
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed milk, mango, and bagged to employee food and walking cooler. Discuss proper segregation with manager, manage moved items to shallow pan
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Mar 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Return visit Mar 20, 2024 · Time Extended
Mar 19, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Meat and cheese line: tuna salad (47F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding); turkey (49F - Cold Holding); beef (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (50F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Aug 2, 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 ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4

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.