Subway 38254

2481 Del Prado Blvd N, , Ste A-103, Cape Coral, FL 33909 · Permanent Food Service · License 4606103

D
Grade D
Safety score 69 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 22, 2026 (7 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.High priority · fixed on the spot · 4 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 20 routine inspection
    1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate, 2 basic
    -11
  • Complaint after follow-up on Sep 22
    Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
    -20
  • Safety score69

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

5 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitSep 22, 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:

    • 1 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 2 Basic
    What was still cited

    High priority1

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      Observed turkey 47°F, ham 46°F and meatballs 47°F in walk-in cooler. The operator moved all items into walk-in freezer.

      Administrative complaintFixed on the spot

    Intermediate1

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

      Observed No Proof of Manager Certification and The Manager on duty had no Manager Certification.

      Administrative complaint

    Basic2

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.

      More time given

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitJul 20, 2026

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

    5 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 2 Intermediate
    • 2 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      Observed ham (45°F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The manager placed ham in walk-in freezer.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate2

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

      Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.

      To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

    Basic2

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.

      Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

    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.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.

Most cited

Manager certification and employee training3
Food out of temperature2
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained2
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation2