Subway

1864 86 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214

American

Last inspected: Apr 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Subway appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 14, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Subway is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 14, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

06D

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

Feb 1, 2024

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

06D

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

Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability

19-10

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

10B

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

28-01

Jun 20, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

10F

Mar 17, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.

05E

10B

10F

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

20-08

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Apr 14, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Subway.

How does Subway compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

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

Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the 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 two times per year on average.

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