Subway in the Highlands in Lakeland
Last inspected:
2157 E Cr 540-a, Lakeland, FL 33813Part of: Subway Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Subway in the Highlands in Lakeland has had 13 inspections on record between June 2020 and December 2025, accumulating 23 violations and no emergency closures. The facility averaged 1.8 violations per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Chemical storage violations appeared in three inspections (2024, 2025 twice), and food contact surface violations were cited in two inspections (January and March 2022). The most recent inspection on December 19, 2025 found 2 basic violations related to chemical storage and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Subway in the Highlands in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Subway in the Highlands in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 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 the Highlands in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Subway in the Highlands in Lakeland last inspected?
- Subway in the Highlands in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 19, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Subway in the Highlands in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Subway in the Highlands in Lakeland are: Clean multi-use utensils, Chemical properly stored, Allergen awareness.
- How many health inspections has Subway in the Highlands in Lakeland had?
- Subway in the Highlands in Lakeland has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Subway in the Highlands in Lakeland find?
- Subway in the Highlands in Lakeland was most recently inspected on December 19, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Subway in the Highlands in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Subway in the Highlands in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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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