Subway 27098

2522 Santa Barbara Blvd, , Unit 5, Cape Coral, FL 33914 · Permanent Food Service · License 4605523

B
Grade B
Safety score 87 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 15, 2026 (3 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.Intermediate, repeat · 4 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Aug 18 complaint inspection
    3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 2 basic (1 repeat)
    -13
  • Safety score87

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 3 visits

Latest inspection

Complaint inspection

5 violations found
  1. First visitAug 18, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    5 violations found:

    • 3 Intermediate
    • 2 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Intermediate3

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

      Front hand sink blocked with sanitizer bucket. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

      This violation was previously cited on 08-11-2026 during a routine inspection and is currently set for a callback compliance on 10-11-2026

      Repeat violation

      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. This violation was previously cited on 08-11-2026 during a routine inspection and is currently set for a callback compliance on 10-11-2026

      Repeat violation

    Basic2

    • Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.

      Hand washing sink in prep kitchen is coming off the wall. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 08-11-2026

      Repeat violation

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

D66Routine inspection6 violations · 1 follow-up visit Complaint after follow-up
  1. Follow-up visitOct 15, 2026 Complaint after follow-up

    Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    4 violations still not corrected:

    • 2 Intermediate
    • 2 Basic
    What was still cited

    Intermediate2

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

      No certified food manager certification available.

      No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.

      No proof of training available for any employees.

    Basic2

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.

      Hand sink is still not properly secured to the wall

    • Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

      Two unsecured CO2 cylinders next to soda bag in bog rack

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitAug 11, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    6 violations found:

    • 3 Intermediate
    • 3 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Intermediate3

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back prep area.

      This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 08-13-2025

      Repeat violation

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

      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.

    Basic3

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.

      Partial bottle of water (no lid/straw) in walk in cooler

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.

      Hand sink in prep kitchen is not secured to the wall and drain pipe is leaking.

    • Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

      Two unsecured CO2 cylinders next to bag in box rack. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 08-13-2025

      Repeat violation

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.

Most cited

Manager certification and employee training6
Plumbing and backflow prevention3
Handwash sinks and supplies2
Other sanitary and safe operation2
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry1