Santa Clara County, CA

Subway

Name: Subway
Address: 43 S 1st St, Santa Clara County, CA

43 S 1st St

Last inspected Aug 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Aug 28, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K29Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector’s notes

Facility has a residential rodenticide/rodent deterrent stored in the back of house near the walk in freezer. [CA] Only those insecticides, rodenticides, and other pesticides that are necessary and specifically approved for use in a food facility may be used.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Ham slices and veggie patty were measured at 47F at the left service cooler. Per staff, they just had an order about 15 minutes prior and forgot to move them back to the walk in cooler. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Items were moved to the walk in cooler for rapid cool down.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Repeat Violation: Pressurized cylinders were not restrained. [CA] All pressurized cylinders shall be securely fastened to a rigid structure. Secure the CO2 tanks.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

The handwash station in the back of house lacked paper towels. [CA] Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing cleanser and single-use sanitary towels in dispensers. [SA] A roll of paper towels were provided. Staff stated the dispenser broke two days ago and is on order.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

The left service line cooler is in disrepair and maintaining at 60F. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 28, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jan 19, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

All of the food handler cards expired earlier this year. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

minorCode K36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Pressurized cylinders were not restrained. [CA] All pressurized cylinders shall be securely fastened to a rigid structure.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode K47Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Signs posted; last inspection report available

Inspector’s notes

Repeat Violation: The Environmental Health Permit is not in public view. [CA] The health permit issued by this department shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the food facility.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Meatballs in the steam table measured at 128F. Per staff, they had turned down the heat of the steam table as they are closing early today due to the federal holiday. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] Staff turned the steam table temperature up. Agreed to discard meatballs after they closed in one hour.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jan 19, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jun 17, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Repeat Violation: In the back of house area, above the walk in freezer, one of the ceiling tiles is broken. There is also a broken ceiling tile above the walk in cooler. [CA] Repair or replace the ceiling tile. Ensure to maintain the floors, walls, and ceilings of the facility clean and in good repair.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Repeat Violation: Dead cockroaches were observed in the walk in cooler. No other evidence of cockroaches were observed. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode K47Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Signs posted; last inspection report available

Inspector’s notes

Repeat Violation: The Environmental Health Permit is not in public view. [CA] The health permit issued by this department shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the food facility.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jun 17, 2025 · Original Source