Subway Cafe

351 West 42 Street, Manhattan, NY 10036

American

Last inspected: Aug 18, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Subway Cafe has four inspections in the public record. On Aug 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Looking across the full record, food contact surface not properly washed is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Subway Cafe on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 18, 2025

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 17, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

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

06D

Dec 12, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

Jun 22, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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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

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway Cafe on file is from Aug 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway Cafe?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Subway Cafe.

How does Subway Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Subway Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Subway Cafe 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 Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Subway Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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