Subway in Sarasota
Last inspected:
5349 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232Part of: Subway Florida health inspections, violations & closures
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.
Subway in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Subway in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Subway in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate 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 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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