Subway

4450 E Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85008

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Subway stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 14, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Phoenix restaurant scores 97. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 13, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed mop sink to be full of water and not draining at time of inspection. PIC was not able to clear drain at time of inspection. All other plumbing in facility is in good working order. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times

5-205.15(A)

Jul 1, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Handwashing sink water not at required temperature

Inspector notes: Observed metered faucet in men's bathroom to run for approximately 10 seconds and the women's faucet for approximately 8 seconds. Metered faucet shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds

5-202.12(B-D)

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chicken and another TCS animal product thawing in stagnant water. All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process. Staff moved food items to the fridge

3-501.13

Feb 7, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 29, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed cold holding unit have an ambient temp of 56*-59*F. Digital thermometer display on unit read 48-50*F. Unit located close to hold holding. Staff frequently use this unit to serve customers. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Instructed staff to have ice under all TSC foods and regularly check temps of TCS foods until unit is repaired. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below

4-301.11

Jul 19, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Subway compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Subway most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway have averaged around one violation 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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