Subway

168-14 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11432

American

Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Subway has been inspected five times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from one to two between inspections.

The pattern that stands out is non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, which has been cited three times.

Among Queens restaurants, the typical score is 75; Subway is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 9, 2026

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

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 6, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

May 27, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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

May 24, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 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

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

10F

Apr 21, 2023

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

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains five 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 three times, more than any other issue at Subway.

How does Subway compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Subway most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Subway have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about one per visit to around two more recently.

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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