Subway

19423 N R H Johnson Blvd Sun City, Sun City West, AZ 85375

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

Inspectors have visited Subway four times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 26, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

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

The city-wide average sits at 98, which Subway's 90 doesn't quite reach. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 26, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed TCS food inside of a walk-in refrigeration unit with an internal temperature of 45-47*F. Internal temperature registered with an internal probe thermometer. Ambient temperature of unit registered 46*F with min/max thermometer. 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. Maintenance arrived on site and repaired unit to hold ambient temperature of 41*F or less. Corrected at time of inspection

4-301.11

Sep 17, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed an employee preparing to slice meat on a deli slicer with dried food debris along the blade. Per PIC the facility has not used the slicer to slice anything prior to time of inspection and was cleaned the night before by the closing shift. Educated PIC that all food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. All food-contact surfaces that contact TCS foods must be cleaned every 4 hours by washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Corrected at time of inspection

4-601.11(A)

Apr 15, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: At time of inspection, manager has not acquired a CFPM. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Second consecutive violation. Correct prior to next routine inspection

2-102.12(A)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed a sugar sludge stalactite oozing from soda drip pan outflow pipe into floor drain. Educated PIC on ways of cleaning and clearing pipes on regular intervals to prevent sugar accumulation. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Correct prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Dec 3, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Discussed with PIC about obtaining a Certified Food Protection Manager. PIC stated they had taken over the manager role two weeks prior to inspection and have not acquired a CFPM. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Correct prior to next routine inspection

2-102.12(A)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed a sanitizer dispenser in the three compartment sink dispensing inadequate levels of quat sanitizer. When in-use the line does not appear to be drawing appropriate levels of sanitizer from reservoir. PIC has called for maintenance on unit and will hand dose sanitizer until unit is repaired to working order. Correct prior to next routine inspection

5-205.15(B)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Subway?

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

How does Subway compare to other restaurants in Sun City West?

Subway most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Sun City West average of 98.

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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