Subway
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Subway, the earliest from 2024. On Jan 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Certified food protection manager” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Mesa restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Prohibited toxic material present in facility
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a gallon size bottle of Ortho Home Defense pest control spray near the back door. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that pest control spray can only be applied by a certified pest control specialist. Also discussed that pest control chemicals cannot be stored on site at food establishments. PIC removed the bottle of Ortho from the establishment at time of inspection. All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection
7-202.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed some standing water near the back door and under the three-compartment sink. Person in charge (PIC) stated that it may be due to a leak that occurs when the water drains from the three-compartment sink and that the water near the back door may be due to spilling mop water at the mop sink. Please have a plumber come out and make repairs to the three-compartment sink so that it is no longer leaking. Also, please coach staff on cleaning spills and standing water. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection
5-205.15(B)
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: There are missing floor tiles at the self-service soda station. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-201.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: There was no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
78
Oct 13, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at the hand sink near the cash register. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection
6-301.12
90
Mar 5, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Establishment did not have a CFPM onsite at the time of inspection. The only CFPM certificate available onsite expired in 2023. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
95
Mar 4, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed meatballs in marinara with internal temperatures ranging from 113-118*F when measured with a probe thermometer. Per PIC, the steamer was turned off 1 hour prior because the meatballs were overheated and causing an unwanted change in quality. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. Advised PIC to change the steamer temperature to a lower setting which still allows for meatballs to be held at 135*F or above
3-501.16(A)(1)
Conveying Sewage
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee dump mop bucket water outside the back door into the parking lot behind the establishment. Educated PIC that all grey water and waste water must be directed through the sanitary sewer. Discussed mop water emptied into marking lots pose a risk to contaminating storm drains as well as to creating a pest/odor nuisance. PIC stated all mop water would be properly disposed down the mop sink drain
5-402.13
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed the ambient air temperature in the walk in cooler at 50*F when measured with a min/max thermometer. Inside the cooler, observed TCS foods holding between 50-57*F. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below
4-301.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Establishment did not have a CFPM onsite at the time of inspection. The only CFPM certificate available onsite expired in 2023. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
64
Feb 24, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Establishment did not have a CFPM onsite at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
95
Dec 27, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 11, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surface not smooth, sealed, or easily cleanable
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed heavily cracked and chipping hard plastic lids for use with food containers. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Discussed the lids may pose a risk of physical contamination and cracks may provide areas that are difficult to clean and sanitize. PIC discarded the lids at the time of inspection
4-202.11
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
Inspector notes: Observed the hand sink on the sandwich line inoperable at the time of inspection. Observed the handle in disrepair so the handle is easily removed. Water cannot be manually turned on to produce adequate pressure for handwashing. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Hot and cold water must be available under pressure to support proper handwashing
5-202.12(A)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Establishment did not have a CFPM onsite at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains seven 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 78 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 two 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.
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