Subway

1500 Atwood Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919

American

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent visit was on Oct 1, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The most recent inspection turned up six violations, more than the two found previously.

Looking across the full record, adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible is the recurring theme, flagged one time.

Subway's latest score of 67 falls below the Johnston average of 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 1, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels. PIC replaced.

6-301.12

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (deli slicer, veggie slicer, tomato slicer, knife rack) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC washed/sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the food containers have an accumulation old stickers/labels.

4-602.13

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: Inspector observed a dark yellow puddle from an unidentified source in the basement area with some moisture observed on a wall and condensation/slight drip from an overhead pipe.

5-403.12

Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Inspector observed an accumulation of trash and debris around refuse area. PIC cleaned up area.

5-501.115

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor tiles in the kitchen office area is in poor repair (worn/exposed wooden floorboard. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Jul 3, 2024

Opening

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

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

6-201.16

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The wall in basement behind soda dispensing lines have an accumulation of black residue. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway?

Across the inspection record, adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Subway.

How does Subway compare to other restaurants in Johnston?

Subway most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Johnston average of 77.

Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Subway 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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