Subway

962 Cranston Street, Cranston, RI 02920

American

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Subway stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 22, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Cranston restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 22, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The condensate from the walk-in refrigeration unit is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.

5-403.12

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The ceiling in the front prep area, ceiling in the back food prep area, and ceiling in the back ware-washing area is covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Ceiling tiles shall be smooth, durable, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.

6-201.11

Aug 2, 2024

Reinspection for Opening

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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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

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Some floor tiles observed cracked in the back prep area. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Tiles must be replaced.

6-501.11

Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas

Inspector notes: Insufficient lighting observed in the walk-in cooler. Bulb to be replaced.

6-303.11

Jul 31, 2024

Opening

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: The front case was observed held at 57 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. -Service was contacted.

3-501.16(A)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Some floor tiles in the back prep area observed in poor repair. Tiles observed chipped and cracked. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. -Finished materials handout provided to establishment at the time of this inspection.

6-501.11

Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas

Inspector notes: Insufficient lighting observed in the walk-in cooler. Lighting 6-303.11 Intensity. The light intensity shall be: (A) At least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry FOOD storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning. Lighting 6-303.11 Intensity. Lighting levels are specified so that sufficient light is available to enable employees to perform certain functions such as reading labels; discerning the color of substances; identifying toxic materials; recognizing the condition of food, utensils, and supplies; and safely conducting general food establishment operations and clean-up. Properly distributed light makes the need for cleaning apparent by making accumulations of soil conspicuous. -Light bulb to be replaced.

6-303.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The ceiling in the back food prep area and ceiling in the back ware-washing area observed with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. -Finished materials handout provided to establishment. Ceiling tiles must be replaced.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Subway?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Subway.

How does Subway compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

Subway most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Cranston average of 88.

Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around two violations 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.

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