Russo's Submarine Sandwich in West Palm Beach
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1477 S Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33415-5607Russo's Submarine Sandwich in West Palm Beach has accumulated 75 violations across 21 inspections since 2022, averaging 3.6 violations per inspection—below the statewide average of 5.2 but with a concerning pattern of recurring high-priority violations. The facility was emergency-closed on July 15, 2021 for rodent activity and has faced two disciplinary actions totaling $1,200 in fines. Employee health reporting violations appeared in 7 of the past 8 inspections, including the most recent on March 5, 2026, which also cited shell stock requirements violations three times in a single inspection. Food contact surface violations, toxic substance control, and consumer advisory failures also recurred across multiple inspections. The facility has been formally flagged for management awareness issues. The most recent inspection on March 5, 2026 was completed with no further action required, though it documented one high-priority employee health reporting violation alongside the recurring shell stock issues.
Most recent closure: July 15, 2021 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Russo's Submarine Sandwich in West Palm Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
Russo's Submarine Sandwich in West Palm Beach: Emergency Closure History (1)
Russo's Submarine Sandwich in West Palm Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023045054 | $800.00 | Aug 2, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2021033379 | $400.00 | Jul 16, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale |
Russo's Submarine Sandwich in West Palm Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections7 violations · 2 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.
— 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· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Russo's Submarine Sandwich in West Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Russo's Submarine Sandwich in West Palm Beach last inspected?
- Russo's Submarine Sandwich in West Palm Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Russo's Submarine Sandwich in West Palm Beach last shut down?
- Russo's Submarine Sandwich in West Palm Beach was last shut down on July 15, 2021 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Russo's Submarine Sandwich in West Palm Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Russo's Submarine Sandwich in West Palm Beach are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Single-use items.
- How many health inspections has Russo's Submarine Sandwich in West Palm Beach had?
- Russo's Submarine Sandwich in West Palm Beach has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Russo's Submarine Sandwich in West Palm Beach find?
- Russo's Submarine Sandwich in West Palm Beach was most recently inspected on March 5, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Russo's Submarine Sandwich in West Palm Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, Russo's Submarine Sandwich in West Palm Beach has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Russo's Submarine Sandwich in West Palm Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Russo's Submarine Sandwich in West Palm Beach has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,200.00 in fines.
- How much has Russo's Submarine Sandwich in West Palm Beach been fined?
- Russo's Submarine Sandwich in West Palm Beach has been fined a total of $1,200.00 across 2 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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