Howies Subs and Sandwiches
2430 S State Rd 7, Miramar, FL 33023 · Permanent Food Service · License 1610439
What drove the grade
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 17 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Aug 14 follow-up), 3 intermediate (1 repeat), 5 basic (2 repeats)-20
- Safety score80
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 14, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitJul 17, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
Rear of building.
Intermediate3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed extensive buildup of food debris between cutting boards on cook line.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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/ observed 4 employees on duty. No Certified Food Manager present.
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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No PROOF on site provided.
Repeat violation
Basic5
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Observed, still no handles on reach in freezer doors. 3rd notice.
Repeat violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezers
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed all cooler doors with build up of grease. Most likely from dragging soiled floor mats.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Walls soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed in kitchen over food preparation areas: 1. Extensive dust build up on overhead conduits, wires, pipes, etc. 2. Soiled ac vents, both kitchen and dining areas.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.