Subway in Sanford

Last inspected:

302 S French Avenue, Sanford, FL 32771

Part of: Subway Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Subway #53973 in Sanford accumulated 93 violations across 21 inspections from 2022 to January 2026, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, slightly below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. A single disciplinary action resulted in $160 in fines. High-priority violations were cited repeatedly, including handwashing procedure failures (2023), employee health reporting violations (2025), food condition issues (2023–2025), and improper chemical storage (2024–2026). A fire safety violation—an exit door locked during the September 6, 2024 inspection—was corrected on site. The most recent inspection on January 28, 2026 was a complaint-based full inspection that identified 6 basic violations related to food contact surfaces and chemical storage; the inspection was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

21Inspections
93Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$160in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Subway in Sanford: Comparison to Seminole County Averages

This Facility 4.4 violations / inspection 4.4 violations per inspection
Seminole County Avg 5.44 violations / inspection 5.44 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Seminole County Avg 0.14 closures / facility 0.14 county average

Subway in Sanford: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $160.00

Disciplinary action history for Subway #53973 in Sanford
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
4--2024001783 $160.00 Sep 25, 2023 Miami (Doral)

Subway in Sanford: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**

Subway in Sanford: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections11 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 5 inspections17 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Subway in Sanford: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway in Sanford last inspected?
Subway #53973 in Sanford was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Subway in Sanford?
The most frequently cited violations at Subway #53973 in Sanford are: Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils, Adequate lighting.
How many health inspections has Subway in Sanford had?
Subway #53973 in Sanford has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Subway in Sanford find?
Subway #53973 in Sanford was most recently inspected on January 28, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Subway in Sanford ever been shut down?
No, Subway #53973 in Sanford 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.
What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
Has Subway in Sanford had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Subway #53973 in Sanford has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Subway in Sanford faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Subway #53973 in Sanford has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
How much has Subway in Sanford been fined?
Subway #53973 in Sanford has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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