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SUBWAY # 50803

SUBWAY # 50803 located in OLD TOWN has undergone 7 health department inspections, achieving a 3.3/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

542 Truman Avenue
Key West, Florida, 33040
Upper Duval
Monroe County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10931585

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored on top of microwave at kitchen entrance. Manager removed cup from the area during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lids of both dumpsters at end of plaza left open. Repeat Violation
  • 25-20-4:Basic - Single-service items stored under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips. Plastic sleeve containing single-use plastic cups stored below drain pipe below handwash sink at front counter. Manager removed cups from the area during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bag containing frozen chicken thawing at room temperature without cool running water on drain board of three-compartment sink. Chicken is still partially frozen. Inspector had manager place the chicken into a cooler to continue to thaw. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside warmer at front counter: meatballs (109F - Hot Holding). Manager stated the meatballs were heated this morning at 8am and placed in the warmer. The warmer is turned off. Manager turned on the warmer and reheated the meatballs to 202F during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. No proof of food handler training available for any employees. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10766356

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10754162

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket hanging from clean dish rack in kitchen, over and beside clean pans. Manager removed jacket from area during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Mesh bag containing onions stored directly on floor inside walk-in cooler. Manager placed onions on a shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Large quantities of trash scattered on ground around shared dumpsters at end of plaza.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old labels stuck to side of 4 pans on clean dish rack. Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lids of shared dumpsters at end of plaza left open.
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Ceiling tiles behind front counter soiled with dust. 2. Several stained ceiling tiles in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 28-13-5:High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Sewage on ground behind building. Manager stated the sewage is from the pizza restaurant next door, but the sewage is directly behind Subway. Operator has placed a sign on the back door instructing employees not to use the back door and spread mulch over the area, but sewage is still seeping through. Inspector reported findings to DEP during this inspection. Warning

Inspection Date: 11/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10726830

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 11/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8725153

  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line shelf below takeout container lids near back door of kitchen.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on bottom shelf of clean dish rack has deep cut marks and is no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old labels stuck to side of 3 pans on clean dish rack near warewash area.
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Dusty light on ceiling above front counter, near air vent. 2. Several stained ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. 3. Ceiling tile near back door of kitchen soiled with mold-like substance.
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Two rodent droppings on bottom shelf below fountain machine in customer dining area. 52 rodent droppings inside interior of cabinet behind front counter and on floor through hole inside bottom of cabinet, below handwashing sink. 21 rodent droppings on shelf below meat section of front counter, beside boxes containing single-use gloves. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap dispenser empty at handwashing sink near three-compartment sink.

Inspection Date: 11/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8551729

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 11/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8489457

  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked plastic pan lid on pan of chicken inside walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around nozzles of fountain machine soiled with mold-like substance in customer seating area
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old labels stuck to two metal pans on clean dish rack across from three-compartment sink.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lids left open on dumpsters beside building. Repeat Violation
  • 28-13-5:High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Sewage on ground around back door of establishment. Owner stated they are getting a plumber to come evaluate the septic tank today. Manager placed a sign on the back door instructing employees not to use the back door and a sign on the back of the restaurant instructing people to keep out of the area. Manager also placed crates on the ground behind the back door to keep people from stepping in the sewage. Admin Complaint
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer of shelf beside takeout containers in cabinet behind front counter. Bottle of lotion on shelf above bottles of olive oil and vinegar in prep area of kitchen. Manager removed both chemicals from shelves during this inspection. Corrected On-Site