Subway in Bradenton
Last inspected:
5810 Ranch Lake Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34202Part of: Subway Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Subway location 50091 in Bradenton received an emergency inspection on April 5, 2023 that identified 11 violations, including multiple high-priority findings. An employee in the deli area was observed reaching into his pocket, checking his cell phone, and returning to work without washing hands or changing gloves—a direct food contact violation. Poisonous topical ointments were displayed alongside oral medications on retail shelving, creating contamination risk. An unclean ladle was stored with clean utensils, and three separate dogs were observed in the retail and deli food aisles, violating animal presence rules. The facility subsequently corrected these violations. The most recent three inspections—conducted January 28, 2026, and March 3, 2026—were focused offsite inspections with lab results provided and no violations cited.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Subway in Bradenton: Comparison to Manatee County Averages
This Facility
2.3
violations / inspection
2.3 violations per inspection
Manatee County Avg
4.78
violations / inspection
4.78 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Manatee County Avg
0.15
closures / facility
0.15 county average
Subway in Bradenton: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections11 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Subway in Bradenton: FDACS Inspection History (5)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab result provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 11 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx .
JESSICA O'DONNELL, COACH
RICHARD MUNSON, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST
Risk-Based Violations
4-601.11(A)
Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf
Deli area- unclean ladle stored with clean utensils on the hanging rack.
o
7-301.11
Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent
contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the
poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that
is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 PP
Retail Pharmacy area- poisonous topical ointments are displayed with and above oral medications
on the retail shelving. Cos- management to consult with the corporate office to change the plan-o-gram.
x
Print Date: 4/5/2023
Page 1 of 3
2-401.11
Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment,
utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated.
2-401.11
Back areas- several bottles of personal drink (water, flavored drink, soda) stored on shelving and
by retail food back-stock.
o
2-301.14
Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before
engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped
single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring
for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue,
using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as
necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves
working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 PP
Deli area- employee observed reaching into his pocket, checking his cell phone and replacing the
phone in his pocket with gloved hands, then return to work without washing hands and changing gloves. Cosemployee counseled.
x
Good Retail Practice Violations
6-501.11
Live animal allowed on the premises and exception conditions specified in the Food Code
not met. 6-501.115 Pf
Retail, deli areas- observed three (3) separate dogs in the retail food aisles.
o
4-901.11
After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment or utensils not air-dried or not adequately drained
before contact with food, or equipment or utensils dried with a cloth. 4-901.11
Bakery area- metal bowls are wet-nested.
o
4-502.11(A)
Utensil not maintained in good repair or condition; or ambient air temperature, water
pressure, or water temperature measuring device not maintained in good repair or not accurate within the
intended range of use. 4-502.11(A) and (C)
Deli area- tong handles are damaged and no longer cleanable. Cos- tongs discarded
x
4-501.11
Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not kept
intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can
opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is
opened. 4-501.11
Deli area- fryer baskets have broken wires.
o
4-601.11(C)
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or
other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Deli, bakery areas- undersides of processing tables have slick residues.
o
4-601.11(B)
Food-contact surface of cooking equipment or pan is encrusted with grease deposits or
other soil accumulation. 4-601.11(B)
Bakery area- baking pans and screens have thick carbon and grease encrustation.
o
99
The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
Retail area- the 2023 food permit is not displayed. Cos- permit printed and posted
x
Subway in Bradenton: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Subway in Bradenton last inspected?
- Subway 50091 in Bradenton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 9, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Subway in Bradenton?
- The most frequently cited violations at Subway 50091 in Bradenton are: Outer openings protected, Proper sewage disposal, Adequate lighting.
- How many health inspections has Subway in Bradenton had?
- Subway 50091 in Bradenton has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Subway in Bradenton find?
- Subway 50091 in Bradenton was most recently inspected on October 9, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Subway in Bradenton ever been shut down?
- No, Subway 50091 in Bradenton has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- When was Subway in Bradenton last inspected?
- Subway 50091 in Bradenton was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 3, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Subway in Bradenton had?
- Subway 50091 in Bradenton has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Subway in Bradenton find?
- Subway 50091 in Bradenton was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 3, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Subway in Bradenton had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Subway 50091 in Bradenton has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Subway in Bradenton?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Subway 50091 in Bradenton are: 2-401.11: Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11; 2-301.14: Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 P; 4-601.11(A): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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