Subway in Punta Gorda
Last inspected:
5001 Taylor Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33950Part of: Subway Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This Subway location in Punta Gorda had 10 inspections on record between February 2024 and February 2026, with 9 total violations and no emergency closures. The facility averaged less than one violation per inspection, well below the statewide average of 5.2. A high-priority violation in May 2025 involved a sanitizer spray bottle stored next to single-service items in the deli area, which was corrected on site during the inspection. An intermediate-priority handwashing violation was also cited the same day when no soap was present at the deli handwashing sink; the employee stored soap during the inspection. The most recent inspection on February 24, 2026 was a focused inspection completed with no violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Subway in Punta Gorda: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages
This Facility
2.3
violations / inspection
2.3 violations per inspection
Charlotte County Avg
4.19
violations / inspection
4.19 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Charlotte County Avg
0.07
closures / facility
0.07 county average
Subway in Punta Gorda: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections3 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— 4 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Subway in Punta Gorda: FDACS Inspection History (11)
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.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: The issues described in request # 5152753 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this 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: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.
The issues described in request 5136770 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 4 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.
Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
Risk-Based Violations
7-201.11
Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food,
equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic
material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above
food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP
Deli Area- Sanitizer spray bottle stored next to single-service deli paper and gloves. (COS)
Employee properly stored sanitizer bottle during inspection.
x
6-301.11
Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with
hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not
provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean
towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high
velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Deli Area- No soap stored at hand wash sink. (COS) Employee stored soap at hand wash
sink during inspection.
Good Retail Practice Violations
5-501.16(B)-(C)
Waste receptacle not provided in each area where refuse is generated or
commonly discarded, or where recyclables or returnables are placed, or at each lavatory or group of
adjacent lavatories where disposable towels are used at handwashing lavatories. 5-501.16(B)-(C)
Deli Area- No waste receptacle provided at hand wash sink next to dish area.
5-501.11
Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not
thoroughly cleaned in a way that does not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service
and single-use articles; or not cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent them from developing a
buildup of soil or becoming an attractant for insects and rodents. 5-501.116
Retail- Ice build-up in self-service frozen food aisles.Bakery and Seafood Walk in FreezersIce build-up on ceiling.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections
— 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· Met Requirements
Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
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 # 5109898 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements
Good Retail Practice Violations
3-302.12
Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably
recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with
the common name of the food. 3-302.12
BAKERY: breading containers not labeled with common name (cos) containers labeled.
x
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: employee wearing a bracelet.
o
4-601.11(C)
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or
other debris. 4-601.11(C)
RETAIL: wire milk display shelving with black residue and grime.
o
6-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not
done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
DELI: dust accumulation on the ceiling above the slicer. SEAFOOD: ice build up in the walk in
cooler.
o
6-501.14
Intake or exhaust air ducts not cleaned or filters not changed and they are a source of
contamination by dust, dirt, or other materials; or ventilation system vented to the outside creates a public health
hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge. 6-501.14
MEAT: dust accumulation on refrigeration fan guards in the walk in cooler.
o
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: The issues described in request # 5074140 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
Subway in Punta Gorda: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Subway in Punta Gorda last inspected?
- Subway in Punta Gorda was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Subway in Punta Gorda?
- The most frequently cited violations at Subway in Punta Gorda are: Clean multi-use utensils, Outer openings protected, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Subway in Punta Gorda had?
- Subway in Punta Gorda has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Subway in Punta Gorda find?
- Subway in Punta Gorda was most recently inspected on February 4, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Subway in Punta Gorda ever been shut down?
- No, Subway in Punta Gorda has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- When was Subway in Punta Gorda last inspected?
- Subway in Punta Gorda was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on April 1, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Subway in Punta Gorda had?
- Subway in Punta Gorda has 11 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Subway in Punta Gorda find?
- Subway in Punta Gorda was most recently inspected by FDACS on April 1, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Subway in Punta Gorda had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Subway in Punta Gorda has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Subway in Punta Gorda?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Subway in Punta Gorda are: 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf; 7-201.11: Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 P; 5-501.16(B)-(C): Waste receptacle not provided in each area where refuse is generated or commonly discarded, or where recyclables or returnables are placed, or at each lavatory or group of adjacent lavatories where disposable towels are used at handwashing lavatories. 5-501.16(B)-(C).
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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).
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