Marcos Subs

2340 W Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at Marcos Subs is still short, with only two visits logged. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 17, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The latest visit found four violations, down from nine violations the time before.

Proper cooling methods used comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Marcos Subs's 74 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 17, 2025

Re-Inspection

2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Steak was observed stored in 6 inch hotel pan at 89 degrees Fahrenheit; Food was assessed and placed into container with more surface area and placed into chest freezer to continue cooling process. Cooling guidance provided to employee during time of inspection.

3-501.15

Person in charge not present

Inspector notes: No person certified in food safety was present as needed at the time of inspection.

2-101.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Establishment's Rhode Island Food Safety Manager license is expired. FMC must re-instate.

2-102.12(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Drain plug at 3 bay sink observed being used with plastic wrap. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.

4-501.11

Mar 4, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 9 violations

Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Fly tape was observed hung above food preparation area. PIC informed to cease practice.

7-201.11

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Water at handsink was not dispensable during time of inspection. Handsink did not have faucet handles. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.

5-205.15

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Pot roast was observed in 6 inch 1/3 hotel pan in reach-in cooler covered with plastic wrap. Food was observed at 89 degrees Fahrenheit. Per staff pot roast cooling time started at 12:30 today. Pot roast was place into shallow food container and placed into freezer to continue cooling process. Cooling guidance provided during time of inspection.

3-501.15

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: Allergen advisory statement is not present on menu or at order point. Statement informing customers of their obligation to inform staff of food allergies is required.

2-103.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Drain plug at 3 bay sink observed being used with plastic wrap. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.

4-501.11

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored in the food prep area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.

6-501.110

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Establishment's Rhode Island Food Safety Manager license is expired. FMC must re-instate. Application provided during time of inspection.

2-102.12(A)

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: Handwashing aids were observed at the food prep sink. Handwashing aids are only to be placed at handwashing sinks.

6-301.13

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses.

3-304.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Marcos Subs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Marcos Subs on file is from Mar 17, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Marcos Subs?

Across the inspection record, proper cooling methods used has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Marcos Subs.

How does Marcos Subs compare to other restaurants in Portsmouth?

Marcos Subs most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Portsmouth average of 81.

Has Marcos Subs's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Marcos Subs have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about nine previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Marcos Subs means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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