Subway in Ocala
Last inspected:
9570 Sw Hwy 200, Ocala, FL 34481Part of: Subway Florida health inspections, violations & closures
A stop-sale order issued February 27, 2024 required destruction of adulterated time/temperature control foods after proper cold holding temperatures were not maintained. The facility has recorded 7 inspections between August 2022 and December 2025, with all 9 documented violations appearing in a single August 2024 inspection that triggered a re-inspection requirement. That inspection documented multiple high-priority violations: raw animal foods stored directly above and co-mingled with ready-to-eat foods, hot-held popcorn chicken measured at 117–122°F (minimum 135°F), a quaternary ammonium sanitizer solution measuring below the required 150 ppm concentration, and toxic cleaning supplies stored directly above food and beverage products. All violations were corrected on site during the inspection. The four subsequent inspections from March 2024 through December 2025 recorded no violations, with the most recent inspection on December 3, 2025 completed with no further action required.
Most recent closure: May 17, 2019 for flies.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Subway in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
This Facility
2.9
violations / inspection
2.9 violations per inspection
Marion County Avg
5.44
violations / inspection
5.44 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Marion County Avg
0.26
closures / facility
0.26 county average
Subway in Ocala: Emergency Closure History (1)
Subway in Ocala: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019028014 | $400.00 | May 17, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Subway in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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 · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Subway in Ocala: FDACS Inspection History (7)
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
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: This focused inspection is in response to Request # 5113317. The issues described in the consumer complaint were addressed
with the person in charge during the inspection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: This check-back inspection conducted to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· 1 stop-sale order· 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.
Failure to provide hot water in 30 days may result in Administrative Action.
The establishment can call 850-245-5520 to request an inspector verification visit if hot water is made available prior to 30 days.
Stop Use Order issued. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850)
245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety
inspector visit for written release of equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in
Administrative Action.
AMENDED INSPECTION REPORT - 03/11//2024.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE — Brand: NA
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food:
Proper cold holding temperatures.
Lot: Na # Of Pkgs: Na Size Of Pkg: NA Total Weight: NA
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food entity management and witnessed by inspector.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Re-Inspection Required· 9 violations· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: Re-inspection visit required issued for food establishment. A re-inspection will be conducted on or about 14 days.
The issues described in Consumer Complaint Request # 5082712 were addressed with the person in charge.
Food Establishment manufactures, processes, packs, holds, prepares or sells products intended for human consumption that
contain hemp, hemp extract, CBD or other cannabinoids.
Provided current copy of s. 581.217, Florida Statutes, pertaining to labeling requirements of hemp extract products.
Risk-Based Violations
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 - Packages of raw shrimp were observed stored on display cooler shelving co-mingled with and
in direct contact with packages of fully cooked shrimp. Meat - Cases of raw ground beef and raw ground turkey were
observed stored on walk-in cooler shelving directly above cases of ready to eat ham and mashed potatoes. COS.
Relocated during inspection.
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3-302.11(A)(2)
Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage, preparation,
holding or display by using separate equipment, arranging food in equipment so that cross contamination is
prevented, or preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas. 3-302.11(A)(2) PP
Meat - Cases of raw pork sausage were observed stored on walk-in cooler shelving directly above
cases of raw fish fillets. COS. Relocated during inspection.
x
4-501.11
Chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation does not
meet the criteria specified for sanitizers; is not used in accordance with the EPA-registered manufacturer's label use
instructions; or quaternary ammonium compound solution does not have a minimum temperature of 75°F, a
concentration as indicated by the manufacturer's use directions included in the labeling, or is not used only in water
with 500 MG/L hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label
use instructions. 4-501.114(C) PP
Deli - A spray bottle of quaternary ammonium sanitizer solution in the deli department which staff
stated is used for in-place cleaning was observed to register less than 150 ppm when tested. COS. Spray bottle
emptied during inspection.
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Print Date: 8/4/2022
Page 1 of 4
18
P
Citation Description: Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature
not cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(B) P
Observation: Deli - Packages of sliced roast beef and ham which were prepared in the deli and placed in a display
cooler for consumer self-service were observed to register internal temperatures ranging between 46 and 55 degrees
Fahrenheit when probed with a thermometer; Staff could not determine if anyone checked to ensure the sliced meat
packages had cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below prior to being placed out for consumer self-service. COS. All
packages relocated to walk-in cooler to cool within remaining time parameters.
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 - Containers of popcorn chicken displayed for sale in the hot case were observed to register
internal temperatures ranging between 117-122 degrees Fahrenheit with probed with a thermometer. COS.
Voluntarily discarded during inspection.
x
7-301.11
Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of
food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic
materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food,
equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 PP
Back Room - Cases of liquid soaps, shampoos and hand sanitizer were observed stored on shelving
directly above cases of electrolyte beverages, protein shakes and supplements. COS. Relocated during inspection.
x
Good Retail Practice Violations
4-203.11
Food temperature measuring device scaled only in Celsius or dually scaled in Celsius and
Fahrenheit not accurate to ± 1°C in the intended range of use; or if scaled only in Fahrenheit, not accurate to ± 2°F in
the intended range of use. 4-203.11 Pf
Deli - A manual probe thermometer in the deli department was observed to register 24 degrees
Fahrenheit when checked for accuracy in an ice water solution. COS. Adjusted to proper calibration during
inspection.
x
6-501.11
The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests not controlled to eliminate their presence on
the premises by eliminating harborage conditions. 6-501.111(D)
Outside - Multiple trash bags were stored in non-enclosed containers along the rear of the
establishment.
o
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 - Multiple baking screens were observed to be encrusted with carbon residue.
o
5-501.17
Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Back Room - Unisex restroom was observed to not have a covered waste receptacle available.
o
Subway in Ocala: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (1)
Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.
| Date | Order Type | Product | Brand/Lot | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | NA / Na # Of Pkgs: Na Size Of Pkg: NA Total Weight: NA | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures. |
Subway in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Subway in Ocala last inspected?
- Subway in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 2, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Subway in Ocala last shut down?
- Subway in Ocala was last shut down on May 17, 2019 for flies. 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 Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Subway in Ocala are: Clean multi-use utensils, Outer openings protected, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Subway in Ocala had?
- Subway in Ocala has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Subway in Ocala find?
- Subway in Ocala was most recently inspected on October 2, 2025 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Subway in Ocala ever been shut down?
- Yes, Subway in Ocala has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- Has Subway in Ocala faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Subway in Ocala has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Subway in Ocala been fined?
- Subway in Ocala has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- When was Subway in Ocala last inspected?
- Subway in Ocala was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 3, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Subway in Ocala had?
- Subway in Ocala has 7 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Subway in Ocala find?
- Subway in Ocala was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 3, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Subway in Ocala had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Subway in Ocala has 1 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.
- What are the most common violations at Subway in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Subway in Ocala are: 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; 3-302.11(A)(2): Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding or display by using separate equipment, arranging food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, or preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas. 3-302.11(A)(2) P; 4-501.11: Chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation does not meet the criteria specified for sanitizers; is not used in accordance with the EPA-registered manufacturer's label use instructions; or quaternary ammonium compound solution does not have a minimum temperature of 75°F, a concentration as indicated by the manufacturer's use directions included in the labeling, or is not used only in water with 500 MG/L hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions. 4-501.114(C) P.
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