Subway

Attnl: Subway, Cranston, RI 02921

American

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Subway has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Aug 25, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Subway's latest score of 82 falls below the Cranston average of 88. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 25, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the slicers on the clean rack in the back were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC placed slicers in 3 bay to be properly sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Mops not properly air-dried after use

Inspector notes: Mops must be allowed to air dry after use.

6-501.16

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The soap dispenser in the back area was observed in poor repair. Soap dispenser to be fixed or replaced to allow adequate dispensing of soap. The 3-bay sink spray hose was observed taped up with paper towels. Equipment must be maintained in good repair. Tape and paper towels to be removed.

4-501.11

Jun 26, 2024

Re-Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Cold water was unavailable at all sinks. Per PIC, technician will service cold water within next 5-7 business. PIC to email inspector with proof of service.

5-103.11

Jun 10, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

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

Inspector notes: Various foods were observed held at 50-51 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per PIC unit was stocked less than 2 hours ago. All items were relocated to walk-in to rapidly cool.

3-501.16(A)

No soap available at handwashing sink

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the back prep area. (Dispenser was broken an unable to dispense soap.) Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

6-301.11

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chicken was observed thawing in stagnant water. 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. Food was moved into walk-in.

3-501.13

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Cold water was unavailable at all sinks. Per Walmart manager (Walmart is in charge of plumbing) technician will service all sinks today.

5-103.11

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: Prep Unit located in the front area was not in good repair. Unable to hold food 41 degrees or below. Unit was taken out of service. Unit must not be used until serviced/repaired/replaced.

4-501.11

May 1, 2023

Environmental Complaint

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

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

2-103.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (knives and dough cutter) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Items moved to warewashing area.

4-601.11(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The following were observed in poor repair: 1) The 3-bay sink was observed missing the proper drain plug 2) The faucet of the food prep sink observed with a leak

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the magnetic knife rack, fan cover of the walk-in cooler has an accumulation of dust and food residue.

4-602.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Aug 25, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Subway.

How does Subway compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

Subway most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Cranston average of 88.

Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway have averaged around three 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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