SUBWAY SANDWICHES & SALADS
236 S TEMPLE AVE, Starke FL 32091 · 904-964-7818
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
SEP 23
JAN 25
FEB 26
▼ IMPROVING
3 inspections trending up, 17 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed one live flying insect at front counter in wall by steam table.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2018057099 | Oct 30, 2018 | Jan 15, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 2, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed one live flying insect at front counter in wall by steam table.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Lobby area soda dispenser ice chute has mold like substance on the sides of the chute.
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. No proof of food handler training for employees present.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense paper towels in women's restroom. Operator provided new roll.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean metal trays on shelf of prep area not inverted or covered. Operator covered top tray.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on clean prep table. Operator relocated the employee beverage.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in cooler, tray of employee personal food over food for customers. Operator switched storage levels.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on clean prep table. Operator relocated the jacket.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on walk in freezer floor.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal in men's restroom out of order.
Jan 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the steam table at the front counter, meatballs (117F - Hot Holding) employee reheated over 165F.
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. At time of inspection no proof of foot handler training available.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on prep table. Employee relocated the drinks.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the shelf opposite he prep table, clean metal containers stacked while wet.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice in walk in freezer on door and curtains.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash signage at hand wash sink at the front counter.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor around three compartment sink and grease trap.
Water draining onto floor surface. Soda fountain leaking into trash can and on to floor by kitchen entrance door.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop head on the floor in front of the mop sink.
Sep 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 28, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of medicine on shelf above prep area. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee don gloves to begin working with food after rolling up coworkers sleeves without hand wash. Spoke to employee during inspection.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 rodent droppings in cabinet under self service soda dispenser in dining area. Person in charge began cleaning.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs at 102F. Person in charge began reheating.
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. Person in charge unable to provide written plan for biohazard cleanup.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors with debris buildup along walls, under shelving. Ceiling tiles in front area are porous.
Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed generator, power washer, chainsaw stored in dry storage area, making it difficult to clean floors in area.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal out of order in men's restroom.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak in walk in freezer near water lines with catch buckets below. Also, leak at soda dispenser collecting into trash can.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two wet mops stored in mop sink.
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.