Metro Subway

417 Washington St, Boston, MA 02108

American

Last inspected: Apr 10, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Metro Subway appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 10, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Metro Subway since Apr 10, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 10, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Tuna @ 48f Cold cuts @ 50f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below. (Employees changed out the cold cuts at time of inspection)

590.003/3-501.16-P

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: Cold unit @ front service area @ 50f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below

590.004/4-301.11-PF

Dec 29, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine with soil build-up. Clean and sanitize interior of oce machine to prevent contamination.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Food protection manager certifications expired. Allergen certification expired. Provide current certifications or proof of enrollment in approved certification course.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Feb 23, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Tuna salad 62F Buffalo chicken 51F for 20-30 min per PIC PIC stating is was recently prepared Maintain cold holding 41F or below PIC removing to cool/hold 41F or below Discussed cooling procedures with the PIC

590.003/3-501.16-P

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Posted certified food protection manager & allergen awareness certificates observed expired. Provide current certifications from a full time employee Documentation provided for testing

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Sep 21, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: In the back kitchen area keep all brooms and dust pans 6 inches off the floor.

590.006/6-501.114-C

May 3, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide a properly functioning paper towel dispener for the hand sink in the back prep area. The current paper towel dispenser is broken.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: remove broken and unused ice machine from storage in the back room. Remove ALL/ANY unecesay items stored in the back areas.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizer solution when the cloths are not in use.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Metro Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Metro Subway on file is from Apr 10, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Metro Subway?

Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Metro Subway.

How does Metro Subway compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Metro Subway most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Metro Subway's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Metro Subway have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Metro Subway means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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