Subway

39-42 21 Street, Queens, NY 11101

American

Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged five inspections at Subway, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 21, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided”, showing up three times.

Subway's latest score of 78 sits above the Queens average of 75. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 21, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

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

Apr 29, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

04H

10B

Oct 3, 2023

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

Mar 20, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

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

06E

Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

10E

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

Sep 16, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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

10F

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” 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 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?

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