Subway

882 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232

American

Last inspected: May 15, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Subway has been inspected three times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on May 15, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Brooklyn restaurants. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 15, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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

04K

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

08A

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

Lighting inadequate; permanent lighting not provided in food preparation areas, ware washing areas, and storage rooms. shatterproof bulb or shield to prevent broken glass from falling into food or onto surfaces, not installed.

10C

Mar 14, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 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

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Nov 2, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from May 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Subway compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Subway most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Subway means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Subway inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Subway is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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