XANDER'S BEST SUB SHOP
9802 SW 77 AVE, Miami, FL, 33156
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 9, 2026
- Type
- Food-Licensing Inspection
- Result
- Warning Issued
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 17
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (17)
- 12A-28-4Critical
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee with gloves pulling up sleeves; continue food prepping without handwash. **Warning**
High Priority
- 50-08-7Critical
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/.
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/. Observed establishment open and operating to the public; no license obtained. **Warning**
High Priority
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in next to cook line with ambient temp of 50F; the following TCS foods store inside: American cheese (55F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (49F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (60F - Cold Holding); ham (55F - Cold Holding); eggs (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator, food has been in there less than 4 hours. Operator had doors open while restocking products. **Warning**
High Priority
- 41-10-4CriticalCorrected on site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of chemical on prep table next to slicer. Observed bleach on rack with curry spice. Operator removed items and secured to proper location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of equipment soiled. Observed gaskets for cooler next to cook line soiled. **Warning**
Basic
- 25-05-4Corrected on site
Single-service articles improperly stored.
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of trays on floor in kitchen. Operator placed onto shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
- 29-49-6
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in next to cook line. **Warning**
Basic
- 36-27-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
Basic
- 42-01-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in bucket; not in use. **Warning**
Basic
- 11-27-4
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.
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 22-02-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food shelves soiled. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 22-31-4
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under prep table where food is stored. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 14-74-7
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in next to cook line with ambient temp of 50F; the following TCS foods store inside: American cheese (55F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (49F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (60F - Cold Holding); ham (55F - Cold Holding); eggs (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator, food has been in there less than 4 hours. Operator had doors open while restocking products. **Warning**
Basic
- 41-17-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle of spray on prep table; no label. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 12B-07-4Corrected on site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle of water on reach in freezer. Operator tossed water bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
- 14-11-5
Equipment in poor repair.
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door handle in poor repair for reach in cooler; next to cook line. **Warning**
Basic
- 51-13-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Warning**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 12, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.