Subway

1959 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85206

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

The health department has logged five inspections at Subway, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 26, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “certified food protection manager” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

Subway's latest score of 82 falls below the Mesa average of 95. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 26, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Observed food debris on food contact surfaces of deli slicer. PIC dissembled equipment at time of inspection. Discussed importance of cleaning deli slicer every 4 hours or in between each use to prevent build up

4-601.11(A)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: CFPM was not available upon request. Please have a Certified food protection manager and food handler certificates available. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. ***4TH REPEAT VIOLATION

2-102.12(A)

Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas

Inspector notes: Observed very dim lighting in the walk-in refrigerator making it difficult to see food without using a flashlight. The light intensity shall be at least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning. Discussed using "warm" color light fixtures and keeping boxes away from light fixture to allow more visibility. ***3RD REPEAT VIOLATION

6-303.11

Jul 30, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed microbial growth in the nozzles of almost all of the soda dispensers. Please clean daily to prevent contamination

4-602.11(E)

Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas

Inspector notes: Observed very dim lighting in the walk-in refrigerator. Please correct for proper visibility. ***2ND REPEAT VIOLATION

6-303.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no CFPM present. Please have a Certified food protection manager and food handler certificates present or presented during all hours of operation. **3rd REPEAT VIOLATION

2-102.12(A)

Feb 21, 2025

Reinspection

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Person in charge not present

Inspector notes: Observed no person in charge present and multiple priority violations noted. Please ensure there is always a PIC present

2-101.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no CFPM present. Please have a Certified food protection manager and food handler certificates present or presented during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas

Inspector notes: Observed minimal lighting in the walk-in refrigerator, making it difficult to properly read containers of food with date marks and for cleaning. Please correct

6-303.11

Feb 20, 2025

Routine

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

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness

Inspector notes: Observed the chemical dispenser at the 3-compartment sink and a sanitizer bucket for cloths holding

4-501.114(A-E)

Person in charge not present

Inspector notes: Observed no person in charge present and multiple priority violations noted. Please ensure there is always a PIC present

2-101.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no CFPM present. Please have a Certified food protection manager and food handler certificates present or presented during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas

Inspector notes: Observed minimal lighting in the walk-in refrigerator, making it difficult to properly read containers of food with date marks and for cleaning. Please correct

6-303.11

Aug 14, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the chemical dispenser at the 3-compartment sink and a sanitizer bucket for cloths holding 70-100ppm. The solution reads that the concentration must be between 150-400ppm. The establishment has liquid bleach and chlorine test strips. Demonstrated how to use bleach for sanitizing with staff, and diluting to 50-100ppm until the quat concentration has been adjusted

4-501.114(A-E)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No Certified food protection manager present at time of inspection. Please have a CFPM present during all hours of operation. **1st REPEAT VIOLATION

2-102.12(A)

Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas

Inspector notes: Observed minimal lighting in the walk-in refrigerator, making it difficult to properly read containers of food with date marks and for cleaning. Please correct

6-303.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Subway.

How does Subway compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Subway most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent 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 three times per year on average.

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