Santa Clara County, CA

Subway Sandwiches

Name: Subway Sandwiches
Address: 475 E San Carlos St, Santa Clara County, CA

475 E San Carlos St

Last inspected May 1, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

May 1, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

There is a hole in the wall near the three compartment sink. Note: A rodent trap is set up directly from the hole. [CA] Seal the hole in the gap. 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

1. Observed a handwash sink to have been removed in the back of house area. Hot and cold water lines along with a waste pipe were found inside a small cabinet. [CA] All plumbing and plumbing fixtures shall be installed in compliance with applicable local plumbing ordinances, shall be maintained so as to prevent any contamination, and shall be kept clean, fully operative, and in good repair. Reinstall the handwash sink within 30 days. 2. Observed a waste pipe draining directly into the removed sink drain pipe. [CA] All equipment that discharges liquid waste shall be drained by means of indirect waste pipes, and all wastes drained by them shall discharge through an airgap into a floor sink or other approved type of receptor.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

The undercounter cooler across the register is in disrepair and unable to maintain PHFs at 41F or below. [CA] Ensure to maintain equipment in good repair. Service, repair, or replace the unit.

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, May 1, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 18, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

criticalCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Provolone cheese, and several sauces were measured above 50°F in the undercounter cooler. Ambient air of the undercounter cooler measured at 55°F. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] Per staff, items were placed there less than 4 hours prior. Items were moved to the walk in cooler to rapidly chill.

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 K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

Facility lacks food handler cards for some of the staff. [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 K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

1. The two door undercounter cooler is not maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below. 2. The prep sink is not sealed to the wall. [CA] Ensure all equipment is installed properly.

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 K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Raw eggs were found stored above ready to eat foods (salami and chicken). [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 18, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Feb 11, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

REPEAT VIOLATION: Quaternary Ammonia at the three compartment sink measured at 100 PPM. No Active ware washing was observed. [CA] Manual sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by contacting a chlorine solution of 100 PPM concentration for at least 30 seconds or by contacting a quaternary ammonium solution of 200 PPM concentration for at least 60 seconds. Ensure to change the solution prior to washing dishes.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

Inspector’s notes

Facility has replaced the upright cooler with a new Pepsi branded cooler (like-like) and has left the old cooler unplugged in the dining area. [CA] The premises of a food facility shall be free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the facility, such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.

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.

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minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

In the walk in cooler tuna salad was observed to be at 46F. Per staff they made it yesterday. Note: Ambient temperature of the unit was measured at 43F. Staff adjusted the thermostat and internal temperature was measured at 40F. Per staff they left the cooler open while doing shift change. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] The tuna salad was observed to go down in holding temperature.