PHAT CITY SUBS

Name: PHAT CITY SUBS
Address: 561 E 9 ST, HIALEAH, FL, 33010, US
Rating: 55

561 E 9 ST, HIALEAH, FL 33010

License #2337520

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55 Grade F / 100

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PHAT CITY SUBS in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 55 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 37 total violations — 5 critical, 9 major, 23 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 20, 2026 included 2 critical violations, 3 major, and 5 minor.

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[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on top of reach in cooler at kitchen area at front counter. Operator washed during inspection.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen area at front counter.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal scrubber and towel stored inside hand wash sink at kitchen area. Removed and stored properly during inspection.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed windex spray bottle not labeled at front on shelf on top of the stove at kitchen at front counter. Operator labeled it during inspection.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Rice with cheese (49F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator since yesterday afternoon. Operator discarded it during inspection.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Rice with cheese (49F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator since yesterday afternoon. Operator discarded it during inspection.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed sack of white onions stored on the floor at back storage entrance. Operator stored 6 inches above the floor under preparation table at back storage area.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employees and customers bathroom.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on top of reach in cooler at kitchen area at front counter. Operator used it front the other side of the cutting board.

Warning Issued
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed operator engaged in food preparation wearing a watch at the time of inspection.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed double door reach in cooler vent cover missing at back storage area.
[21-44-1] Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on top of preparation table at kitchen area at front counter. Operator removed it during inspection.
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining at hand wash sink at back storage area.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to stored metal lids at back storage area.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed inside customer bathroom.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to triple sink area.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Pablo Martin manager certificate expired 10/26/2025.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of ready to eat food inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Operator stored properly during inspection.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan with not date marked inside reach in cooler at front counter. Operator date marked it during inspection.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 2 open soda cans stored inside reach in cooler at front counter. Operator discarded it during inspection.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed establishment phone on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Operator stored properly during inspection.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer machine soiled on top of preparation table at kitchen area.
[41-05-4] Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed ants pesticide at storage area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at kitchen area,

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