SUBWAY / LA COCINA CUBANA
3835 WHITE LAKE BLVD, Naples FL 34117 · 239.304.0632
Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observe raw shell eggs over meat. Pies in the walk-in cooler. Had operator to play the role shell eggs under the meat pies on the wire shelf in the walk-in cooler.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk opened and not date marked on La Cocina Cubana side of walk in cooler. Operator provided date marking.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in La Cocina Cubana area. Operator provided paper towels
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jun 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch nose then began working with food without hand washing. Discussed the importance of hand washing with employee and observed proper hand washing.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked with food containers in La Cocina kitchen. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink in La Cocina kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Thawed empanadas not date marked when thawed and held u def refrigeration
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. All certification was issued on 07-26-2021 and expired on 07-26-2024
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 01-29-2025
May 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steamer; Cooked pork (116F - Hot Holding); cooked pork tamales (119F - Hot Holding). Per operator all items placed on steamer for 30 minutes. Operator started reheating all items.
Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.
Bowl with no handle used to dispense beans at dry storage. Operator removed the bowl.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on prep area. Operator removed the bag.
Single-service forks, spoon and knives not stored inverted or protected from contamination at front counter. Operator stored all inverted.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves inside walk in cooler
Jan 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Empanadas thawed and not date marked once refrigerated
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at La Cosina side. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 09-14-2023
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Partial bottle of water in walk in cooler. Operator discarded.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves inside walk in cooler
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored above food. Operator removed the chemical.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the La Cocina side.
Aug 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observe raw shell eggs over meat. Pies in the walk-in cooler. Had operator to play the role shell eggs under the meat pies on the wire shelf in the walk-in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to pitcher and spoons stored inside the hand washing sink. Operator removed the pitcher and spoons from inside the hand washing sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on wire shelf across from the three compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed guacamole and steak thawing in water next to the three comp sink. Had operator to tun on cold water to help with the power thaw.
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