The Subslingers

21 S Signal Butte Rd Apache, Apache Junction, AZ 85120

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk Grade: A

Inspectors have visited The Subslingers three times, with records going back to 2025. The most recent visit was on Jan 8, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about two violations before that.

Among Apache Junction restaurants, the typical score is 94; The Subslingers is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 15, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded

Inspector notes: Observed pre=portioned pasta salad dated for 7/14 ( 1 day past discard date) in small reach-in cooler near make line. PIC discarded at time of inspection

3-501.18

Improper cooling methods used

Inspector notes: Observed roast beef in make table with an internal temperature of 46*f. PIC stated it had been previously sliced prior to inspection. Discussed approved cooling methods

3-501.15(A)

Jan 24, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed food debris on deli slicer food contact surfaces. 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

4-602.11(A-D)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Observed meatballs, hard boiled eggs, chopped lettuce and marinara sauce without a date dot. PIC stated food had been previously opened from original packaging less than 2 days prior to inspection. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)

3-501.17

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Subslingers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Subslingers on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does The Subslingers compare to other restaurants in Apache Junction?

The Subslingers most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Apache Junction average of 94.

Has The Subslingers' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Subslingers have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Subslingers 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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