Subway

Midtown Square Plaza, Coventry, RI 02816

American

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Subway stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 22, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “sewage & waste water properly disposed”, showing up four times.

The city-wide average is 88, putting Subway squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 22, 2025

Re-Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.

5-402.11

Sep 30, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Various foods were observed held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC voluntarily disposed of all foods out of temperature. Food has been stored from the morning or the day before.

3-501.16(A)

Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation is lacking an air gap (currently has an air break). A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed. Per PIC, owners husband will install a proper air gap. Guidance document provided.

5-402.11

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

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The lowboy unit was observed unable to hold an adequate ambient temperature and was observed iced over. Unit was taken out of service and to not be used until serviced.

4-501.11

May 29, 2024

Re-Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

Sewage backflow not prevented

5-402.11

Person in charge not present

Inspector notes: No person certified in food safety was present as needed at the time of inspection. Per PIC, class will be taken on site,.

2-101.11

Food thawed using improper method

Inspector notes: Chicken and guac was observed thawing on the counter. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be thawed in one of the following manners: under refrigeration (41 degrees Fahrenheit or less); completely submerged under running water; as part of the cooking process; or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing. Both products were still frozen.

3-501.13

May 9, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 0 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 150-400 ppm. Establishment to manually add sanitizer to 3-bay sink and test using strips until sanitizer pump is serviced.

4-501.114

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Meatballs were observed held under 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Meatballs were reheated. Proper hot holding methods reviewed with PIC.

3-501.16(A)

Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed. Currently prep sink has an air break.

5-402.11

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

Apr 20, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

Inspector notes: The veggie prep sink was observed with an air-break. The food prep sinks must have an air-gap.

5-202.13

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the sanitizer bucket was 100 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 200-400 ppm.

4-501.114

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: The establishment does not have an allergen statement posted for consumer awareness.

2-103.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway?

Across the inspection record, “sewage & waste water properly disposed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Subway.

How does Subway compare to other restaurants in Coventry?

Subway most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Coventry average of 88.

Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?

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