Subway at Highland City Town Center in Lakeland
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5253 Hwy 98 South, Ste. 8-e, Lakeland, FL 33813Part of: Subway Florida health inspections, violations & closures
SUBWAY AT HIGHLAND CITY TOWN CENTER in Lakeland has had 13 inspections on record between June 2020 and November 2025, documenting 34 total violations. The facility averaged 2.6 violations per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. No emergency closures have been issued. High-priority violations included employee health policy violations, handwashing procedure violations, and allergen awareness violations, with these patterns appearing across multiple inspections between 2020 and 2021. The most recent inspection on November 13, 2025 identified 4 basic violations related to food contact surfaces and chemical storage and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Subway at Highland City Town Center in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Subway at Highland City Town Center in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
Subway at Highland City Town Center in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Subway at Highland City Town Center in Lakeland last inspected?
- Subway at Highland City Town Center in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 13, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Subway at Highland City Town Center in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Subway at Highland City Town Center in Lakeland are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Subway at Highland City Town Center in Lakeland had?
- Subway at Highland City Town Center in Lakeland has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Subway at Highland City Town Center in Lakeland find?
- Subway at Highland City Town Center in Lakeland was most recently inspected on November 13, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Subway at Highland City Town Center in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Subway at Highland City Town Center in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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