Subway in Clewiston
Last inspected:
1005 W Sugarland Hwy, Clewiston, FL 33440Part of: Subway Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This Subway location in Clewiston has been inspected 4 times since July 2024, with 10 total violations on record. High-priority violations included temperature control failures documented in July 2024: egg rolls held at 113°F (20 degrees below the required 135°F minimum), corn dogs at 128°F, and cooked chicken stored at 43–44°F (2–3 degrees above the 41°F cold-holding maximum). A handwashing violation appeared as a repeat finding in January 2026 when soap was not available at the deli hand sink; the soap was provided on site during the inspection. All violations cited were corrected during inspections. The most recent inspection on January 28, 2026 resulted in no further action required.
Most recent closure: December 13, 2023 for roach & rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Subway in Clewiston: Comparison to Hendry County Averages
This Facility
6.6
violations / inspection
6.6 violations per inspection
Hendry County Avg
4.65
violations / inspection
4.65 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Hendry County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
Subway in Clewiston: Emergency Closure History (1)
Subway in Clewiston: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $860.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023070823 | $400.00 | Dec 13, 2023 | Tampa | |
| 7--2016022996 | $300.00 | Apr 19, 2016 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2016010295 | $160.00 | Feb 17, 2016 | Miami (Doral) |
Subway in Clewiston: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections37 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Subway in Clewiston: FDACS Inspection History (4)
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.
— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
The issues described in request # 5147378 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.
Risk-Based Violations
6-301.11
Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand
cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not
provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean
towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high
velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPfRepeat
DELI: Soap not available at the hand sink near the slicer. (COS) Soap provided.
Good Retail Practice Violations
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
PRODUCE: Broken floor tiles in the produce walk in cooler.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning
not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
BACKROOM: Dust accumulation on the walk in dairy cooler ceiling (COS) Ceiling cleaned
during the visit.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Focused Inspection - COOL Retail Review.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: The issues described in request 5118807 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.
Focused Inspection - Request assignment.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· 7 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
Risk-Based Violations
3-501.16(A)(1)
Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above,
or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code
not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) PP
DELI: egg roll at 113 degrees F. internal temperature, corn dog held at 128 degrees F.
internal temperature (cos) product reheated
x
3-501.16(A)(2)
Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below.
3-501.16(A)(2) PP
DELI: cooked chicken held at 43 and 44 degrees F. Internal temperature (cos) chickens
chilled
o
7-102.11
Working container of poisonous or toxic materials taken from a bulk supply not
clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. 7-102.11 PfPf
DELI: container of soap and water not labeled (cos) container labeled.
Good Retail Practice Violations
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
PRODUCE RETAIL: salad display case thermometer not working.DELI: spring of spray wand
at warewash sink rusted.
5-205.15(B)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
DELI: front service hand sink not working.PRODUCE: handle of the warewash sink leaking.
6-501.18
Plumbing fixtures including but not limited to handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals
not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. 6-501.18
PRODUCE: build up in the basin of the hand sink (cos) sink cleaned
5-501.16(B)-(C)
Waste receptacle not provided in each area where refuse is generated or commonly
discarded, or where recyclables or returnables are placed, or at each lavatory or group of adjacent
lavatories where disposable towels are used at handwashing lavatories. 5-501.16(B)-(C)
DELI: hand sink in the warewash room without a trash receptacle
Subway in Clewiston: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Subway in Clewiston last inspected?
- Subway in Clewiston was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 21, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Subway in Clewiston last shut down?
- Subway in Clewiston was last shut down on December 13, 2023 for roach & rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Subway in Clewiston?
- The most frequently cited violations at Subway in Clewiston are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Subway in Clewiston had?
- Subway in Clewiston has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Subway in Clewiston find?
- Subway in Clewiston was most recently inspected on October 21, 2025 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Subway in Clewiston ever been shut down?
- Yes, Subway in Clewiston has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has Subway in Clewiston faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Subway in Clewiston has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $860.00 in fines.
- How much has Subway in Clewiston been fined?
- Subway in Clewiston has been fined a total of $860.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- When was Subway in Clewiston last inspected?
- Subway in Clewiston was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 28, 2026. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Subway in Clewiston had?
- Subway in Clewiston has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Subway in Clewiston find?
- Subway in Clewiston was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 28, 2026 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has Subway in Clewiston had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Subway in Clewiston has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Subway in Clewiston?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Subway in Clewiston are: 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf; 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11; 6-501.12: Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12.
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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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