Subway
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
95
Score
Public records show 14 inspections at Subway stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 24, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about seven violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “gloves use limitation” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: POssible slow leak at 3 compartment sink. Monitor and repair as needed. Discard catch water regularly.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Jan 15, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: The hood sticker was observed expired on 7/26/24 or 25.(unable to determine year) Provide a hood cleaning from a licensed company post new sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Dec 22, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There was evidence of roach activity observed under the 3 bay sink.Ptovide a full pest report upon re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: The hood sticker was observed expired on 7/26/24 or 25.(unable to determine year) Provide a hood cleaning from a licensed company post new sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
86
Dec 1, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed shredded lettuce cold holding at 51f. PIC removed and replaced with product at 37f from the walk in unit. Advised to check temp of all products prior to placing on service line.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Food soils and smudges observed on the intererior and exterior of refrigeration units. Clean to remove Food soils observed on the exterior of the microwave. Clean to remove Food soils observe inside the walk in unit on the floor. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink observed with heavy food soils and dust. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
78
May 23, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Water pipe burst no water in the establishment
590.008/8-404.11-PF
90
May 7, 2025
Routine
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 17 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of hand washing observed during the inspection . (5.2.25) During the inspection process no handwashing between tasks was observed by staff. CFPM to train staff on satisfactory hanwashing by food handlers. All staff were advise to stop and wash hands.
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Staff observed switching tasks wearing gloves and leaving sandwich assembly area to the warewashing area and returning to performe new tasks wearing the same gloves. (5.2.25) Staff observed multitasking wearing disposable gloves touching soiled equipment and leaving and then returning to work station wearing the same disposable one time single use gloves. Staff was advised to remove gloves and wash hands. CFPM to train staff on glove use.
590.003/3-304.15-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
590.003/3-304.15-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: About 3lbs of shredded rotisseri chicken 64.9F at the cold holding unit for sales for unknown time. PIC voluntarily discard the products (5.2.25)
590.003/3-501.16-P
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer at the 3 bay sink observed reading over 500ppm. Use according to law. (5.2.25)
590.007/7-204.11-P
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide a metal probe/food thermometer. Provide and maintain available (5.2.25)
590.004/4-302.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of microwave interior of 2 door refrigeration unit under interior around on top of the equipments stored at the counter under hood vent exterior of condiment shakers at the line cold holding display unit and attachments observed heavily soiled by soils build up dry foods and food spills. Clean and sanitize to remove (5.2.25)
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Warewashing/prep area handsink observed blocked by empty boxes inside and in front. Discontinue maintain accessibleat all time to prevent contamination by hands. (5.2.25)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Facitly both handsinks observed without paper towels.Provide and maintain means to hand drying. ( 5.2.25) Warewashing area (corrected on site)
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple mice droppings observed on storage shelvings and under equipment in the back warewashing area. Clean to remove PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator report @: Inca.Prince@Boston.Gov. (5.2.25)
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection the staff on site were unable to answer question pertaining to temperature control or any managerial controls. . Reviewed at the time of inspection. CFPM to train staff on procedures. (5.2.25)
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: CFPM to train staff on P's and PF's violations noted on the inspection report (5.2.25)
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Spray faucet at the middle compartment observed leaking. Repair (5.2.25)
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under equipments warewashing and walkin obsverved with soils build up and loose debris accumulation. Clean to remove. (5.2.25)
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Pre/warewashing area handsink paper towel dispenser and soap dispenser observed soiled from dry foods and visible foods spills. Clean to remove. (5.2.25)
590.006/6-501.18-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple staff working with RTE foods observed without hair restraint. Provide and maintain (5.2.25)
590.002/2-402.11-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Improper thawing of frozen rotisserie chicken observed.Cryovac rotisserie chicken observed stored inside the microwave after thawing at 79.7F Per PIC the rotisserie chicken was in the left in microwave for more than 1 hour. PIC voluntarily discard the products.
590.003/3-501.13-C
18
Apr 29, 2025
Routine
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Sliced tomato 50F sliced cucumber 47F ready to be served. PIC removed food and placed in walk in unit at 36 F. CFPM to train staff on monitor temperature
590.003/3-501.14-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
590.003/3-304.15-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Staff observed multitasking wearing disposable gloves touching soiled equipment and leaving and then returning to work station wearing the same disposable one time single use gloves. Staff was advised to remove gloves and wash hands. CFPM to train staff on glove use.
590.003/3-304.15-P
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer at the 3 bay sink observed reading over 500ppm. Use according to law. (corrected on site)
590.007/7-204.11-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: During the inspection process no handwashing between tasks was observed by staff. CFPM to train staff on satisfactory hanwashing by food handlers. All staff were advise to stop and wash hands.
590.002/2-301.14-P
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide a metal probe/food thermometer. Provide and maintain available
590.004/4-302.12-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection the staff on site were unable to answer question pertaining to temperature control or any managerial controls. . Reviewed at the time of inspection. CFPM to train staff on procedures.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: CFPM to train staff on P's and PF's violations noted on the inspection report
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of microwave interior of 2 door refrigeration unit under interior around on top of the equipments stored at the counter under hood vent exterior of condiment shakers at the line cold holding display unit and attachments observed heavily soiled by soils build up dry foods and food spills. Clean and sanitize to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple mice droppings observed on storage shelvings and under equipment in the back warewashing area. Clean to remove PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator report @: Inca.Prince@Boston.Gov.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Spray faucet at the middle compartment observed leaking. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under equipments warewashing and walkin obsverved with soils build up and loose debris accumulation. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple staff working with RTE foods observed without hair restraint. Provide and maintain
590.002/2-402.11-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Both handsink paper towel dispenser and soap dispenser observed soiled from dry foods and visible foods spills. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.18-C
23
Aug 20, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sandwash units 49 F and 56 F Cheese 47 F Cheese 51 F Cut tomatoes 46 F Food removed and placed in walk in unit at 38 F
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Multitasking wearing disposable gloves touching soiled equipement and leaving and returning to work station wearing disposable one time single use gloves
590.003/3-304.15-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Owner/operator arrived during inspection All employees must be properly trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties per code and the PIC must be present to oversee day to day operations to ensure the food establishment is operating in compliance with the food code.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: No PIC during inspection - Employee contacted owner during inspection Owner arrived during inspection
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No food thermometer - Provide and ensure proper is suitable for each food items
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired in June 2024
590.004/4-301.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on floor walls and attachments throughout
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on refrigeration units
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior and exterior of refrigeration units
590.004/4-602.13-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints - Corrected during inspection
590.002/2-402.11-C
43
May 8, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No written procedures (I provided via email and discussed the regulation with the PIC) and no kit
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide a full time on site certified food protection manager - Must be on site full time
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Worn cutting board on drain board
590.004/4-501.12-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles above freezers Wall board lose Rust on exterior of grease trap Rust on walk in door Chemical dispenser on wall of 3 bay sink in disrepair
590.006/6-501.11-C
74
Apr 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Food handlers on line not latering for 20 seconds - Only rinsing hands when ask to by PIC
590.002/2-301.12-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No written procedures (I provided via email and discussed the regulation with the PIC) and no kit
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide a full time on site certified food protection manager - Must be on site full time
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No thin probe thermometer suitable for taking thin food temperatures
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on soda box storage unit
590.004/4-602.13-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing hair restraint
590.002/2-402.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Walk in unit 50 F Foods inside at 41 F or below
590.004/4-501.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Worn cutting board on drain board
590.004/4-501.12-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Wet nesting pots food contacts on drain board
590.004/4-901.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on floor walls and ceiling including attachments Built up soils on hood on cooking line Built up soils on vent cover in walk in
590.006/6-201.11-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Dim lighting in walk in unit Light fixture in back area missing light bulbs
590.006/6-303.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles above freezers Wall board lose Rust on exterior of grease trap Rust on walk in door Chemical dispenser on wall of 3 bay sink in disrepair
590.006/6-501.11-C
43
Jan 26, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 3.17.23.Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker. PIC Instructed to call for an appt and forward Email appt confirmation
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Nov 29, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 3.17.23.Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker. PIC Instructed to call for an appt and forward Email appt confirmation
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Jan 23, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile above rear prep station observed damaged.Repair hole in ceiling tile to prevent possible pest access.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Trash receptacle overflowing with empty boxes.Discard trash PIC Correcting
590.006/6-501.114-C
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “gloves use limitation” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Subway.
How does Subway compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Subway most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 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.
How often is Subway inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Subway is inspected around five times per year on average.
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