How many health inspections has MIAMI SUBS had?

MIAMI SUBS has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has MIAMI SUBS ever been shut down?

Yes, MIAMI SUBS has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at MIAMI SUBS?

The most frequently cited violations at MIAMI SUBS are: Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

MIAMI SUBS

891 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Broward County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: LEONARD'S FOOD ENTERPRISES INC · License: SEA1613261

MIAMI SUBS in Fort Lauderdale, FL has 23 inspections on record with 159 total violations (6.9 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

23Inspections

159Violations

1Closures

Data current as of January 8, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for MIAMI SUBS
Date	Reason	Reopened
Jul 11, 2022	Roach activity	10:07:00

Inspection History (23)

Jan 8, 2025 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Jan 6, 2025 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Dec 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Sep 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Jan 18, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Aug 4, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 12, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 12, 2022 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 11, 2022 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 22, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 29, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 7, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Aug 27, 2020 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 15, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 3, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 31, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

Jul 30, 2019 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 2, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Oct 15, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 16, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Jul 17, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 14, 2017 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 17, 2017 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

MIAMI SUBS has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Broward County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.31.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has MIAMI SUBS had?: MIAMI SUBS has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has MIAMI SUBS ever been shut down?: Yes, MIAMI SUBS has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at MIAMI SUBS?: The most frequently cited violations at MIAMI SUBS are: Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: January 8, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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