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SUBWAY SANDWICH SHOP 2989

542 TRUMAN AVE, Key West FL 33040 · 305.394.0563

Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats28
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5428456
Grade history
SEP 23
AUG 24
MAR 25
JUL 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 19 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

8 visits, newest first

Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Basic/14-38-4
Observed drinks stored on floor in walk in and in dry storage area.
Basic/08B-38-4
Sep 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Elizaveta Herrera, 02/01/2018.
Intermediate/53A-03-7
May 27, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit May 27, 2025 · Elizaveta Herrera 2/1/18 serve safe EXPIRED Admin Complaint
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning/Return visit May 27, 2025 · Elizaveta Herrera 2/1/18 expired Admin Complaint
Employee personal items cell phones and plugs stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning/Return visit May 27, 2025 · Employee personal items cell phones and plugs stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Time Extended
Mar 12, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a pack of cigarettes stored on shelf above open food and prep table Cigarettes were removed from above food prep area
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
Employee personal items cell phones and plugs stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Plastic bottles of water and soda are stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at men's bathroom.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 21, 2024□ 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 ▾
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at door allowing light in at back exterior door.
Basic/35B-01-4/Return visit Aug 21, 2024 · Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at door allowing light in at back exterior door. Time Extended
Sep 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM certificate expired 2-1-23. No other CFM in establishment.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at self dispensing soda machine soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at door allowing light in at back exterior door.
Basic/35B-01-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezers in back kitchen area soiled.
Basic/23-03-4

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.