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Subway

205-20 JAMAICA AVENUE, Queens, 11423

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (10 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Sep 12, 2025 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Sep 12, 2025

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

    Critical

  • A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.

    Sodium Warning statement not posted conspicuously at the point of purchase. “Warning: [icon image] indicates that the sodium (salt) content of this item is higher than the total daily recommended limit (2300 mg). High sodium intake can increase blood pressure and risk of heart disease and stroke.”

  • A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

    Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

  • A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.

    “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    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.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Sep 12, 2025Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (1 critical)
Jul 7, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection1
Jul 3, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection3 (1 critical)
Jul 2, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection3 (2 critical)
Jun 30, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection7 (3 critical)
Feb 6, 2025Grade CCycle Inspection / Re-inspection6 (3 critical)
Aug 29, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection6 (1 critical)
Feb 9, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection4 (1 critical)
Jan 17, 2024Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (2 critical)
Sep 15, 2022Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (1 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 6×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 6×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 6×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 5×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 4×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
  • 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 4 rodent inspections on record, 3 finding rat activity.
  • 7 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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