Subway

1017 Smith St, Providence, RI 02908
American
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Subway. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 27, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near two violations each time.

Proper hot holding temperatures accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Providence average 80, so Subway is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 27, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors in walk in cooler have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the (back storage room) area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
90
Mar 28, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soup was was observed held at (119,122) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.PIC reheated food to proper temperature.
3-501.16(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various food product was observed held at (47-54) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Unit taken out of service. Establishment not allowed to store any TCS foods in unit until repaired.PIC voluntarily disposed of food product
3-501.16(A)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway?

Across the inspection record, proper hot holding temperatures has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Subway.

How does Subway compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Subway most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Subway have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

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.