Subway in Lutz
Last inspected:
1575 Land O' Lakes Blvd, Lutz, FL 33549Part of: Subway Florida health inspections, violations & closures
SUBWAY #37117 in Lutz had 4 inspections on record between March 2023 and November 2024. The facility received 12 violations during an April 2024 inspection, including high-priority violations for raw animal food stored directly over ready-to-eat food in a retail cooler and hot-held foods (egg rolls and corn dogs) measured at 108°F to 116°F, well below the required 135°F minimum. Additional findings included dented and punctured food packages removed from sale, an employee with artificial fingernails in the bakery department, and missing sanitizer test strips. All violations were corrected on site during the inspection. Two subsequent focused inspections in July and November 2024 found no violations, indicating the facility addressed prior issues.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Subway in Lutz: Comparison to Pasco County Averages
This Facility
2.4
violations / inspection
2.4 violations per inspection
Pasco County Avg
4.76
violations / inspection
4.76 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Pasco County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Subway in Lutz: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 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
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Subway in Lutz: 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.
— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: The issues described in Request #5122698 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: The issues described in Request #5116872 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· 12 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 #5112451 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.
Risk-Based Violations
3-202.15
Food package not in good condition or does not protect the integrity of the contents
so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants. 3-202.15 PfPf
Retail Area: 8 cans of food dented at seams. One package of raw bacon and one package of
raw sausage punctured. COS: All mentioned foods removed from retail sale and relocated to segregated
foods held for credit.
x
3-302.11(A)(1)
Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from
ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and
vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Retail Area: Packaged raw salmon held in open air seafood cooler directly over packaged
ready to eat crab sticks. COS: Cooler reorganized to have raw foods separated from ready to eat foods.
x
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 Department: Internal temperature of two egg rolls and one corn dog held in open air hot
holding unit measure between 108 F and 116 F. COS: Out of temperature products removed from retail
sale and relocated to segregated foods held for credit. Metal racks in open air hot holding unit removed to
allow proper heat transfer to foods. Open air hot holding unit verified to be in working condition.
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Print Date: 4/10/2024
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Citation Description: Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below.
3-501.16(A)(2) P
Observation: Deli Department: Internal temperature of turkey and chicken wraps prepared on site 1 day
prior and held in deli walk in cooler measure between 44 F and 45 F. COS: Out of temperature wraps
relocated to segregated foods held for credit. Deli Retail Area: Internal temperature of commercially
processed sliced deli meats placed in open air deli cooler less than 4 hours prior measure between 49 F
and 50 F. COS: Over stocked products removed from retail open air deli cooler and relocated to freezer to
quick chill to 41 F or below. Retail open air deli cooler verified to be in working condition.
x
5-205.11
Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee
use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Meat Department: Handwashing sink blocked by trash can. COS: Handwashing sink made
accessible.
Good Retail Practice Violations
3-501.15(B)
Time/temperature control for safety food that is cooling is not loosely covered or
uncovered to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food, or not arranged in equipment to provide
maximum heat transfer through the container walls. 3-501.15(B)
Deli Department: Firm is attempting to cool turkey and chicken wraps processed on site at
ambient temperatures in covered, plastic containers in deli walk in cooler. Proper cooling requirements and
methods discussed with person in charge.
2-302.11
Food employee fingernails not kept trimmed, filed, and maintained so the edges and
surfaces are cleanable and not rough. Fingernail polish or artificial fingernails not covered by intact gloves
when working with exposed food. 2-302.11 Pf
Bakery Department: Food employee with artificial nails.
2-303.11
Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on
their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11
Deli Department: Food employees with bracelets and wrist watches.
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)
Bakery Department: Wash cycle water temperature gages of dishmachine not in working
condition.
4-302.14
Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of
sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
All Departments: Establishment does not have sanitizer test strips. No sanitizing violations
observed during inspection.
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 Department: Heavy carbon buildup on baking pans and speed racks.
5-205.15(B)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Deli and Produce Warewashing Areas: Uncovered floor drains under 3-compartment sinks.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Back Online Grocery Freezer: Heavy ice buildup on both condenser units.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: The issues described in request # 5094396 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
Subway in Lutz: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Subway in Lutz last inspected?
- Subway #37117 in Lutz was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Subway in Lutz?
- The most frequently cited violations at Subway #37117 in Lutz are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Toilet facilities.
- How many health inspections has Subway in Lutz had?
- Subway #37117 in Lutz has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Subway in Lutz find?
- Subway #37117 in Lutz was most recently inspected on April 21, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Subway in Lutz ever been shut down?
- No, Subway #37117 in Lutz has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V09 (No contamination) mean?
- Violation 09 (No contamination) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/09.
- 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.
- When was Subway in Lutz last inspected?
- Subway #37117 in Lutz was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 21, 2024. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Subway in Lutz had?
- Subway #37117 in Lutz has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Subway in Lutz find?
- Subway #37117 in Lutz was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 21, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Subway in Lutz had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Subway #37117 in Lutz has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Subway in Lutz?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Subway #37117 in Lutz are: 5-205.11: Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 Pf; 3-202.15: Food package not in good condition or does not protect the integrity of the contents so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants. 3-202.15 Pf; 3-302.11(A)(1): Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) P.
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