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SUBWAY 5396

5349 FRUITVILLE RD, Sarasota FL 34232 · 8656905820

Last inspected Aug 27, 2026 · 4 visits since October 2023

License typeRestaurant
Seats31
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenseSEA6803454
Grade history
OCT 23
SEP 24
AUG 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Aug 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed their paper towel dispenser on the make line unable to dispense towels. Operator placed some loose towels there until it's fixed.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrective Action Taken
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed their back exit door locked. Operator unlocked it.
/46-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the back exit door locked during operating hours. Operator stated they keep it locked because they've had issue of people sneaking in from the back while they are busy in the front.
/46-04-4
Sep 19, 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
Show 1 finding ▾
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.
Basic/36-50-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink at 100ppm quaternary. Operator refilled sink and corrected to 200ppm quaternary.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
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: Alex M, Jacob L, Ashley K, Julianna M, etc.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.
Basic/36-50-4

This record follows the license, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the license 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.