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SUBWAY #53973

302 S FRENCH AVENUE, Sanford FL 32771 · 407-878-5438

Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats33
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6904947
Grade history
JUL 23
SEP 24
JUL 25
JAN 26
≈ ERRATIC

4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2024001783Sep 25, 2023Apr 11, 2024$160

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -Operator may access current license at myfloridalicense.com or by calling the DBPR Customer Contact Center at 850-487-1395.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler door soiled -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris
Basic/23-03-4
Shelves over triple sink with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Sep 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 28, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Sep 25, 2025 · -Operator may access current license at myfloridalicense.com or by calling the DBPR Customer Contact Center at 850-487-1395. Time Extended
Jul 28, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Saralyn
Intermediate/53A-04-6/Warning/Return visit Jul 28, 2025 · Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 28, 2025 · Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Jul 28, 2025 · Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 28, 2025 · Time Extended
Jul 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -left side sandwich assembly reach-in cooler: sliced tomatoes 48F and shredded cheese 48F -right side sandwich assembly reach-in cooler: steak 48F, chicken 49F, ham 47F, turkey 49F, tuna 49F, sliced cheese 46F, all products overfilled in top of sandwich assembly reach-in cooler, operator relocated excess to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Saralyn
Intermediate/53A-04-6/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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in front of mop sink
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6/Warning
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -mop sink faucet
Basic/29-11-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
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 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vent over dry storage rack/entrance to walk-in freezer has an accumulation of dust
Basic/36-34-5
Employee personal food not properly segregated from food to be served to the public. -employee food stored on top shelf of walk-in cooler above food to be served to the public
Basic/08B-49-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee jacket stored on top shelf dry storage rack above food items, operator removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink in rear prep area, sign states "HAND WASH ONLY", provided handwashing signs
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler shelves have an accumulation of food debris
Basic/23-03-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -mop sink faucet leaking
Basic/29-11-4
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only.
/46-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 25, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Sep 25, 2023 · Admin Complaint
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 25, 2023 · Time Extended
Jul 27, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 400 ppm quat
High priority/41-18-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior top of sandwich line - underside of food tray on sliced - soda nozzles dining room
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4/Warning
Light not functioning. Walk in freezer
Basic/36-62-4/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Front reach in cooler
Basic/05-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning

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.