PHAT CITY SUBS

Name: PHAT CITY SUBS
Address: 561 E 9 ST, HIALEAH, FL, 33010, US
Rating: 58.7

561 E 9 ST, HIALEAH, FL 33010

License #2337520

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58.7 Grade F / 100

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PHAT CITY SUBS in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 58.7 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 38 total violations — 3 critical, 9 major, 26 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[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.
[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.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[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.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employees and customers bathroom.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.

Warning Issued
[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.
[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.
[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.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on top of fridge at back storage area.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to triple sink area.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on reach in cooler door handle at front counter.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed flan no covered inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Operator stored properly during inspection.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed all around back storage area.
[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.
[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.

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