Subway 36183
35404 US Hwy 19, Palm Harbor, FL 34684 · Permanent Food Service · License 6215955
What drove the grade
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 31 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed by the Oct 29 follow-up, 1 repeat), 5 intermediate (1 repeat), 4 basic (2 repeats)-30
- Safety score70
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 29, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
More time given
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
More time given
- First visitAug 31, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Employee touched face before putting on gloves.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
Employee washed hands for 5 seconds
Repeat violation
Intermediate5
Code 11, Employee health: Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
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.
Emailed operator form HR 5030-104
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Cutting boards soiled on sandwich line, interior of soda nozzles soiled.
Repeat violation
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of any food manager training at site.
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 of any employee training at site.
Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Grooved cutting boards on sandwich line.
Repeat violation
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Shelves of reach in coolers by front line has rust pitted to surface.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Cracked containers in ware washing area.
Repeat violation
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Emailed operator choking poster,
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.