Subway

507 East 161 Street, Bronx, NY 10451

American

Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Subway has been inspected four times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 17, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from four violations to two.

When inspectors have written things up, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Subway's latest score of 82 sits above the Bronx average of 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 17, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Jul 15, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

10F

Apr 4, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Mar 24, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Hot tcs food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held for service without first being reheated to 165º f or above within 2 hours.

02C

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Subway.

How does Subway compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Subway most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Subway have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

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 two times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Perry's Coffee Shop

496 East 161 Street

Score: 86 — Low Risk

K & L Restaurant and Catering Service

3204 3 Avenue

Score: 86 — Low Risk

Kennedy Fried Chicken & Pizza

3216 3 Avenue

Score: 82 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Bronx → American restaurants in NYC → American restaurants in Bronx