Marians Sub Shop

701B S Us Hwy 41 Room B, Ruskin, FL 33570

American

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Marians Sub Shop has been inspected four times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “employee personal items stored” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average is 75, putting Marians Sub Shop squarely in typical territory. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 9, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 46 F in reach in cooler, employee placed to the bottom of reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled. employee labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Soda cans stored in restroom, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-37-4

Sep 18, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled near 3 compartment sink.

41-17-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink, employee placed paper towels at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone on shelf above bread and onions.

40-06-5

Jul 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless steel polish on slicer above chips. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container in handwash sink, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

11-26-1

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent operator written procedure at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag next to bread.

40-06-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sub 58 F, operator states that they go through the subs fast. Discussed time as a public health control with operator. **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2022. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-2

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 0 ppm, operator remade tested 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

22-42-4

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Subs held in plastic grocery bags. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

14-31-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Cindy Sumner. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired 9/28/2021. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran approximately 2 minutes, temped 90 F. **Warning**

27-16-4

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee cup with no lid and straw. **Warning**

12B-12-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink over bread and onions. **Warning**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse next to bread and over onions. **Warning**

40-06-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Marians Sub Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Marians Sub Shop on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Marians Sub Shop?

Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Marians Sub Shop.

How does Marians Sub Shop compare to other restaurants in Ruskin?

Marians Sub Shop most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Ruskin average of 75.

Has Marians Sub Shop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Marians Sub Shop have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Marians Sub Shop means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Marians Sub Shop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Marians Sub Shop is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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