Subway in Sanford
Last inspected:
302 S French Avenue, Sanford, FL 32771Part of: Subway Florida health inspections, violations & closures
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.
Subway in Sanford: Comparison to Seminole County Averages
Subway in Sanford: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement 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
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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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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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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