Subway

233 Beach 20 Street, Queens, NY 11691

American

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2023, Subway has five inspections in the public record. Subway was last inspected on Mar 12, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

“Food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Queens sits at 75, putting Subway on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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

04A

Nov 29, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

04A

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

Aug 2, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Compliance Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

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

04A

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

02B

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

08C

Sep 25, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

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

08A

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 10, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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

06D

10F

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway?

Across the inspection record, “food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Subway.

How does Subway compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Subway most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three 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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