Subway

550 Hartford Ave, Providence, RI 02909

American

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Subway appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Nov 20, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: four violations versus two before.

When inspectors have written things up, proper cold holding temperatures has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to other Providence restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 20, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Roast beef was observed being help past the date of disposition. Roast beef was voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.

3-501.18

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

Inspector notes: Lettuce and spinach was observed held at 44 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 line #2 was observed not working properly and in poor repair. Lettuce and spinach were moved to properly functioning refrigeration at the time of inspection. Establishment is not to store any TCS foods in unit until unit is able to hold an ambient temperature of 41 DF or less.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Service line #2 was observed holding an ambient temperature of 70 DF and in poor repair. Equipment must be in good repair.

4-501.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Establishments RICFSM has expired. Establishment is to renew/reapply with RIDOH.

2-102.12(A)

Nov 4, 2024

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 28, 2024

Re-Inspection

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

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Tomatoes and lettuce were observed held at 44-47 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 interview with PIC, tomatoes were put in unit less than 2 hours prior. At time of inspection, TCS foods moved to other unit.

3-501.16(A)

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of flies is not controlled as evidenced by small flying insects. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.

6-501.111

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: At time of inspection, ambient of service cooler #2 was 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Per interview with PIC, TCS foods were put in unit less than 2 hours prior.

4-501.11

Oct 23, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Toxic materials not stored separately from food

Inspector notes: Chemical was stored with food (soda). Chemicals must be stored to prevent the contamination of clean equipment, utensils linens, and/or single service by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service articles.

7-201.11

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Tomatoes, ranch dressing and lettuce were observed held at 47-49 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per interview with PIC items were put in unit less than 2 hours prior. Foods moved to another refrigerator.

3-501.16(A)

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

6-501.111

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: At time of inspection, ambient of service line #2 was 55 degrees Farenheit. Per interview with PIC, TCS foods were put in unit less than 2 hours prior.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway?

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

How does Subway compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Subway most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

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 four 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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