Subway in Sarasota

Last inspected:

5349 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232

Part of: Subway Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

This Sarasota Subway location recorded 13 inspections between January 2019 and August 2025, with 39 total violations and no emergency closures. The facility averaged 3.0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations appeared sporadically across the record, including proper hand/arm washing violations cited in 2 inspections (2019 and 2021), food contact surface violations in 3 inspections (2021, 2021, and 2022), and consumer advisory violations in 2 inspections (2021 and 2023). A fire safety violation was documented on August 29, 2025, when the back exit door was observed locked during operating hours. The most recent inspection on August 29, 2025 was completed with no further action required, with 2 violations noted.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

14Inspections
40Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Subway in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages

This Facility 2.9 violations / inspection 2.9 violations per inspection
Sarasota County Avg 4.74 violations / inspection 4.74 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Sarasota County Avg 0.11 closures / facility 0.11 county average

Subway in Sarasota: 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. Observed the back exit door locked during operating hours. Operator stated they keep it locked because they've had issue of people sneaking in from the back while they are busy in the front.

Subway in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)

— 1 inspection2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 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

— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 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

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Subway in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway in Sarasota last inspected?
Subway 5396 in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Subway in Sarasota?
The most frequently cited violations at Subway 5396 in Sarasota are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Wiping cloths usage.
How many health inspections has Subway in Sarasota had?
Subway 5396 in Sarasota has had 14 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 Sarasota find?
Subway 5396 in Sarasota was most recently inspected on August 27, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Subway in Sarasota ever been shut down?
No, Subway 5396 in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
What does Florida violation V46 (No smoking signs) mean?
Violation 46 (No smoking signs) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/46.
Has Subway in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Subway 5396 in Sarasota has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Subway in Sarasota operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Sarasota Subway #5396 (2025).

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