Subway

165 Church Street, Manhattan, NY 10007

American

Last inspected: Jan 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Subway has seven inspections in the public record. On Jan 17, 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.

Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.

Across the inspection history, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 17, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

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

Jun 27, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations.

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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

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

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

06D

Apr 18, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Feb 3, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

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10F

Sep 9, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 minor violations.

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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

Jul 25, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

06D

02G

10F

Jan 25, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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

02C

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

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

04H

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

06D

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Pesticide use not in accordance with label or applicable laws. prohibited chemical used/stored. open bait station used.

08C

Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Jan 17, 2025. The public record contains seven 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 five times, more than any other issue at Subway.

How does Subway compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Subway most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Subway have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

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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