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SUBWAY 54635

11850 HIALEAH GARDENS BLVD UNIT #121, Hialeah Gardens FL 33018 · 305-815-9960

Last inspected Jun 26, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2333686
Grade history
JUL 23
JAN 24
AUG 24
SEP 25
JUN 26
≈ ERRATIC

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

Worst finding 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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jun 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
In-use utensil stored in unclean water Observed water to clean knives murky. Operator changed the water for the knives.
High priority/10-05-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cleaning cloth under prep table front counter.
Basic/21-12-4
Sep 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a preparation cooler at front line ham (50 F - Cold Holding); pepperoni (48F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (47F - Cold Holding); ham (50 F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding), as per all food was transferred from another cooler Les than 4 hours ago. Instructed operator to transfer all food back to another cooler maintaining proper cold holding temperature or add ice on the product to rapidly cool and maintain cold holding temperature.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed window cleaner stored in a cabinet next to a case of croutons and SS cups.
High priority/41-10-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ham tube stored in the hand wash sink at front counter.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean storage containers and container lids stored under the dispensing soap and next to the hand wash sink at front counter.
Basic/24-27-4/Warning
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed front counter prep cooler with an ambient temperature of approximately 50+F, also thermometer on unit marked 55F.
Basic/14-74-7/Warning
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a case of tomatoes stored on the walk in cooler floor.
Basic/08B-47-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled, unit is located under toaster over at front counter.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employees water bottle stored in the walk in cooler.
Basic/12B-13-4/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning
Aug 6, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the steam table at front line observed meatballs (98F - hot holding ) as per employee recently placed in the steam table. Employee reheating food. meatballs (165F - Reheating).
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in the hand sink at front counter.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone stored over preparation table located next to the walk in cooler.
Basic/40-06-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed knife stored in sanitizing solution on the green wiper by the sandwich prep unit.
Basic/24-08-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris under food storage shelves in the walk in cooler/walk in freezer.
Basic/36-73-4
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink located at right across the front line used purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair at reach in cooler across from from line.
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at exit door located by the managers office.
Basic/35B-01-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cardboard boxes with lettuce stored on floor at walk-in cooler. Observed packages of water bottle stored on floor at walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-47-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Aug 3, 2023□ 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 ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed ice on the floor on the walk in freezer.
Basic/36-73-4/Return visit Aug 3, 2023 · Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed ice on the floor on the walk in freezer. Time Extended
Jul 28, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed 2 cans of raid spray located in the back of the store next to office.
High priority/41-05-4
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quat sanitizer at 0ppm at the 3 compartment sink.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following food items located in the display prep area cooler out of temperature control: Teriyaki Chicken 49F, Cut tomatoes 48F, Cut lettuce 56F and steak 47F.
High priority/03A-02-5
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
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
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
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin and the soda dispenser nozzle.
Basic/22-20-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed ice on the floor on the walk in freezer.
Basic/36-73-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottles of water stored on the floor in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-47-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in soda machine.
Basic/05-09-4
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed paper towels near the 3 compartment sink drying.
Basic/25-32-4
Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed cups stored next to hand washing sink.
Basic/25-22-4

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.