SUBWAY OF PALATKA
201 REID ST, Palatka FL 32177 · 386-325-5154
Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023
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4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Bulk ice bin in the prep area has build up of mold like substance inside of the ice bin as evident by moldy ice being produced by the machine.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Hole in or other damage to wall. Water damage on wall over three compartment sink with peeling paint from wall.
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster lid open. Trash removal company placed receptacle too close to enclosure wall.
Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Plastic single service bowls stored on counter by hand wash sink under sanitizer and paper towel dispenser exposed to splash or dripping hands. Operator relocated single service.
Dec 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle of degreaser stored on shelf with clean spatula. Operator relocated the chemical spray bottle.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage with peeling paint on the ceiling over the three compartment sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket stored on top of bulk ice bin not inverted/covered. Operator inverted the ice bucket.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice along the bottom of the stand up reach in freezer closest the rear exterior door.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Catering food boxes stored in the floor in dry storage. Operator relocated the catering boxes.
Oct 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 24, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Bulk ice bin in the prep area has mold in the ice inside of the bin and moldy new ice being produced when the deflector plate is moved to allow more room for ice. Operator began to remove moldy ice and has a company that has to be called to service the ice bin.
Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Bulk ice bin in the prep area has build up of mold like substance inside of the ice bin as evident by moldy ice being produced by the machine.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer spray bottle stored on back line prep table by the slicer. Operator relocated the spray bottle to the correct storage location.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispenser in the lobby area has mold like substance build up inside of the drink ice chute. Operator cleaned out the dispenser ice chute.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents at the front counter area have Dust build up at ceiling tiles near air condition vents at the front counter area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on back line in use prep table. Operator relocated the employee beverage.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf over the three compartment sink, clean containers stacked while wet.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door has a torn/hanging off cooler door gasket at the bottom portion of the door.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old sticker pieces attached to clean containers on the storage shelf closest to the entrance to the front counter area.
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster lid open.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of single service paper bags for sandwiches stored on the floor of the prep area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Top shelf of the walk in cooler shelves has rust pitting the surface.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee did not wash hands before donning gloves to make sandwiches on front line.
Bathroom facility not clean. Men's toilet dirty during inspection.
Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink, missing at drain.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table in back kitchen. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in kitchen soiled under triple sink, under equipment, shelving. Observed paint peeling in several areas in the kitchen on ceiling and walls.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing drain plug at dumpster, also,lid open, also several panels missing from shared enclosure.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash sign at hand wash sink by triple sink.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels observed on multiple clean dishware items.
Single-service articles stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Single service bowls stored on tray below paper towel dispenser. Person in charge moved to another location.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust buildup on shelving in walk in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in water in mop bucket. Person in charge raised.
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.