Subway

690 Oaklawn Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920

American

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Subway has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 12, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The last inspection found four violations, up from three the time before.

Looking across the full record, food-contact surfaces is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Cranston average 88, so Subway trails the local norm. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 12, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A utensil was observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

5-205.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the in the back storage area, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The walls and ceiling in the ware-washing/back storage area has an accumulation of dust. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The ceiling in the front prep area and ware-washing area is covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.

6-201.11

Sep 26, 2023

Re-Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (vegetable slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: nspector observed lowboy refrigeration holding ambient temperatures at 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Establishment not allowed to store any TCS foods in refrigeration unit until repaired.

4-501.11

Sep 6, 2023

Routine

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

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Various food product was observed held at (44-49) 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 food.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (deli slicer and veggie slicers) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Inspector observed lowboy refrigeration holding ambient temperatures at 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Per interview with PIC, food was stored in lowboy overnight and transferred to sandwich line in morning. PIC voluntarily disposed of food(See disposal) . Establishment not allowed to store any TCS foods in refrigeration unit until repaired.PIC must send proof of services prior to reinspection.

4-501.11

Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas

Inspector notes: Observed lighting in the walk in freezer was out. Sufficient lightening must be available to employees to perform certain job functions.

6-303.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Feb 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway?

Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Subway.

How does Subway compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

Subway most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Cranston average of 88.

Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Subway have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around four more recently.

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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