SUBWAY #31787

SUBWAY #31787 maintains a 3.8/5 food safety rating based on 6 health department inspections in BRADENTON. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

4850 Cortez Road West
Bradenton, Florida, 34210
Manatee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13491516

  • 35B-01-4: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: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: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: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**

Inspection Date: 8/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10900822

  • 35B-01-4: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:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on ground around dumpsters. Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lids. Warning
  • 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed multiple pallets in garbage enclosure. Warning
  • 53B-01-5: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

Inspection Date: 11/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8736512

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door closure not connected, in disrepair.

Inspection Date: 4/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8599088

  • 33-19-4: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:Basic - Open dumpster lid on East side of building.Person in charge closed lid. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in back kitchen area.

Inspection Date: 3/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8598994

  • 33-19-4: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**

Inspection Date: 1/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8357518

  • 22-20-5: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:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks on cutting board under slicer. Warning
  • 12B-07-4: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:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage behind the dumpster on pad. Lids open. Warning
  • 10-07-4: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:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black substance on back and side walls at 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 22-52-4: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: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: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: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