Subway

808 S Priest Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Subway appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. On Feb 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. 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.

“Certified food protection manager” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

Subway's latest score is in line with the Tempe average of 95. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Person in charge (PIC) and only employee onsite during inspection does not have Food Protection Manager certification. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Aug 19, 2025

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) was unable to produce a valid certified food protection manager certificate. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provide a CFPM onsite by next routine inspection

2-102.12(A)

Aug 1, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed veggie display make table being used to store cut tomatoes and cut lettuce (See Violation #22) while operating at 57.9'F via min/ma thermometer at time of inspection. Per PIC, the unit has been having issues maintaining required cold-holding temperatures for the past 2 weeks. 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. A reinspection will occur on or prior to 8/12/2025 to verify the correction

4-301.11

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Mar 20, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food processor stored as clean in the ware washing area, with dried food debris on the food-contact surfaces. Discussed cleaning frequency with PIC. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection

4-601.11(A)

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Jul 26, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no certified food protection manager on-site at 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)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Feb 12, 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 Tempe?

Subway most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tempe average of 95.

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.

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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