South Bradenton, Manatee County

SUBWAY #31787

3517 53 AVE W, South Bradenton, FL 34210

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Oct 13, 2025
City
South Bradenton
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Oct 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

35B-01-4

Detail 24111128

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of exterior door from kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Observed gap at bottom of exterior door from kitchen at the time of this inspection. Time Extended

33-19-4

Detail 24111131

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on ground around dumpsters. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Observed garbage on ground around dumpsters on shared dumpster at the time of this inspection. Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 24111130

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lids. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Observed open dumpster lids on shared dumpster at the time of this inspection. Time Extended

33-31-5

Detail 24111129

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed multiple pallets in garbage enclosure. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-13: Observed multiple pallets in garbage enclosure in shared dumpster area at the time of this inspection. Time Extended

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

53B-01-5

Detail 23955095

Intermediate - 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. Observed no food handlers training. Manage stated she did not know where food handlers trading certificates were located. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 23955099

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of exterior door from kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

33-19-4

Detail 23955097

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on ground around dumpsters. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 23955098

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lids. Warning

33-31-5

Detail 23955096

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed multiple pallets in garbage enclosure. Warning

Nov 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

35B-01-4

Detail 23383547

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-03-4

Detail 23383546

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door closure not connected, in disrepair.

Apr 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

33-19-4

Detail 22840818

Basic - Garbage on the pad around dumpster on East side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 22840819

Basic - Open dumpster lid on East side of building.Person in charge closed lid. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 22840820

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in back kitchen area.

Mar 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

33-19-4

Detail 22746094

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage behind the dumpster on pad. Lids open. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-25: Garbage still present on ground around dumpster. Time Extended

Jan 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

22-52-4

Detail 22593326

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed knife sanitizer at 0 ppm. Employee corrected to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 22593335

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food managers training expired. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22593327

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand towels at handwashing sink in kitchen. Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 22593330

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Miguel Santos did not have food handler training. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22593329

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice shoot. Observed pink slime in ice shoot. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22593333

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks on cutting board under slicer. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22593328

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drinks on prep table. Operator moved drinks. Corrected On-Site Warning

33-19-4

Detail 22593334

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage behind the dumpster on pad. Lids open. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 22593331

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed knives in standing water on prep line. Operator changed water and added sanitizer tab. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 22593332

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black substance on back and side walls at 3 compartment sink. Warning

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

16-37-1

Detail 21655209

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit provided for quaternary ammonium sanitizer.

31B-05-4

Detail 21655208

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator temporarily fixed the paper dispenser. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 21655211

Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee has been employed for 4 months, no food handler training.

13-04-4

Detail 21655210

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observe one employee with no beard guard. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Sep 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 20543134

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following stacked over the fill line .Sliced turkey (49F - Cold Holding); Sliced Ham (50°F - Cold Holding); Cold cuts (51°F - Cold Holding) Operator stated they had been in the sandwich make station for 1 hour. Operator removed moved all and placed in Walk in freezer. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 20543127

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed mayonnaise squirt bottle in hand washing sink by microwave. Operator removed mayonnaise container. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 20543129

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks in cutting board in food preparation area in main kitchen.

13-07-4

Detail 20543133

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed on multiple employees studded rings and bracelets.

13-04-4

Detail 20543131

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no beard guard on employee on sandwich make station.

08B-38-4

Detail 20543126

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food on floor by dry storage rack. Operator removed from floor and moved to food shelves. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20543130

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cutting board used for slicer soiled. Observed in Walk in cooler soiled gaskets. Observed. In Reach in cooler under toaster oven soiled gaskets. Observed soiled vent in preparation area above dish rack. Observed self service fountain beverage machine has a soiled ice shoot located in the dining area .

42-01-4

Detail 20543128

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor. Operator moved to mop sink and inverted to dry. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

36-10-4

Detail 20543132

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed Walk in cooler floor soiled. Observed Walk in freezer floor door jam soiled.