Subway Restaurant Inspections in NYC

175 NYC locations · 672 inspections on record

Overview

Subway operates 175 locations across NYC and maintains a Grade A rate of 95.78% across 672 inspections, with an average score of 9.6 points. The chain has experienced 8 emergency closures since records began, with the majority of its locations concentrated in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn. Most violations cited involve non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit..

175

NYC Locations

95.78%

Grade A Rate

9.6

Avg Inspection Score

Total Closures

Subway Locations by Borough

Manhattan58 locations
Queens46 locations
Brooklyn34 locations
The Bronx24 locations
Staten Island13 locations

Most Common Violations at Subway

1Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
2Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
3Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
4Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
5Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

Recent Closures at Subway

Subway Closed
132-40 Metropolitan Avenue, Queens · Apr 15, 2026
Subway Closed
1503 Sheepshead Bay Road, Brooklyn · Dec 8, 2025
Subway Closed
1503 Sheepshead Bay Road, Brooklyn · Sep 16, 2025
Subway Closed
205-20 Jamaica Avenue, Queens · Jul 3, 2025
Subway Closed
205-20 Jamaica Avenue, Queens · Jul 2, 2025
Subway Closed
205-20 Jamaica Avenue, Queens · Jun 30, 2025
Subway Closed
980 East 233rd Street, The Bronx · Apr 21, 2025
Subway Closed
651 West 169th Street, Manhattan · Mar 11, 2025

Subway Locations in NYC

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251-05 Jamaica Avenue, Queens

Last inspected: Jul 1, 2026

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303 Page Avenue, Staten Island

Last inspected: Jun 29, 2026

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45-07 Greenpoint Avenue, Queens

Last inspected: Jun 29, 2026

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1724 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island

Last inspected: Jun 24, 2026

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165 Church Street, Manhattan

Last inspected: Jun 23, 2026

N/A

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882 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

Last inspected: Jun 23, 2026

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1256 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan

Last inspected: Jun 22, 2026

N/A

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612 Forest Avenue, Staten Island

Last inspected: Jun 22, 2026

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80-20 Jamaica Avenue, Queens

Last inspected: Jun 17, 2026

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3683 Bruckner Boulevard, The Bronx

Last inspected: Jun 16, 2026

N/A

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29 East 8th Street, Manhattan

Last inspected: Jun 16, 2026

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259-19 Union Turnpike, Queens

Last inspected: Jun 12, 2026

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1171 2nd Avenue, Manhattan

Last inspected: Jun 12, 2026

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87-04 Astoria Boulevard, Queens

Last inspected: Jun 10, 2026

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118-14 Jamaica Avenue, Queens

Last inspected: Jun 4, 2026

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11 Broadway, Manhattan

Last inspected: Jun 2, 2026

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3714 East Tremont Avenue, The Bronx

Last inspected: Jun 1, 2026

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196 Union Avenue, Brooklyn

Last inspected: May 28, 2026

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597 Bay Street, Staten Island

Last inspected: May 27, 2026

N/A

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39-42 21st Street, Queens

Last inspected: May 22, 2026

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Subway: Frequently Asked Questions

How many Subway locations are in NYC?

Subway has 175 locations in New York City, with a total of 672 health inspections on record.

What health grade do Subway restaurants typically receive?

95.78% of Subway inspections result in Grade A, which is above the NYC restaurant average of approximately 77%.

What is the average inspection score at Subway in NYC?

The average NYC health inspection score for Subway is 9.6 points. Scores of 0-13 earn Grade A; 14-27 earn Grade B; 28+ earn Grade C.

Has any Subway location been closed by NYC Health?

Yes. Subway locations have been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 8 times in total. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions posing an immediate public health hazard.

What violations are most common at Subway restaurants?

The most frequently cited violations at Subway NYC locations include: 10F: Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.; 06D: Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.; 10B: Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of..