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Restaurant · Minneapolis, MN

Subway

701 4th Ave S

Last inspected May 22, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine

May 22, 2025

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode MCO 204.30AOther

Official wording

Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.

Inspector’s notes

The facility had #5 black plastic salad bowl containers and PE lined drink cups. To go containers must be either compostable or a 1,2 or 5 plastic containers. As of 1-1-2024, black plastic containers are no lower acceptable packaging.

In plain English

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

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033APermits, training, and postings

Official wording

The business must employ at least one valid Minnesota Food Protection Manager's certification (CFPM). Find more information on the Minnesota Department of Health web page.

Inspector’s notes

The facility did not have a current Minnesota Department of Health certified food protection manager on-site. To obtain go to the following website: https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/howto.html Minnesota food code requires a food establishment to employ one CFPM and for only one location.

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.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0395A2Food temperature

Official wording

Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

Inspector’s notes

Chicken was observed on the food prep table measured at 50 F. The product was out of temperature for too long. Store TCS foods under cold holding when not actively prepping the item. Food moved to the freezer to cool.

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

Official record from Minneapolis Health Department, May 22, 2025 · Original Source

Routine

Jan 26, 2024

Complete

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

minorCode MCO 204.30AOther

Official wording

Provide containers for food or beverages prepared for takeout or to be eaten immediately. Containers must be reuseable, recyclable or compostable.

Inspector’s notes

The facility had #5 black plastic salad bowl containers and PE lined drink cups. To go containers must be either compostable or a 1,2 or 5 plastic containers. As of 1-1-2024, black plastic containers are no lower acceptable packaging.

In plain English

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

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0735ABEquipment and utensils

Official wording

All equipment and components must be in good repair. Keep them maintained to manufacturer's specifications.

Inspector’s notes

The gaskets of the front refrigeration were ripped. Replace.

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.

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criticalCode MN Rule 4626.0040COther

Official wording

Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

Inspector’s notes

The facility could not locate their employee illness log. Attached is the illness log. Use and maintain on-site.

In plain English

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

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0840CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. Keep them clean.

Inspector’s notes

The floors of the walk-in cooler had food debris build up. Clean.

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 MN Rule 4626.1480BOther

Official wording

Provide lockers or other suitable facilities for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.

Inspector’s notes

The facility was storing coats on racks of food and single service items near the walk-in cooler. Store personal items away from food and single service items.

In plain English

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

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minorCode MN Rule 4626.0033APermits, training, and postings

Official wording

The business must employ at least one valid Minnesota Food Protection Manager's certification (CFPM). Find more information on the Minnesota Department of Health web page.

Inspector’s notes

The facility did not have a current Minnesota Department of Health certified food protection manager on-site. To obtain go to the following website: https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/howto.html

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 MCO 188.390Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.

Inspector’s notes

The current City of Minneapolis food license was not posted. Post.

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 Minneapolis Health Department, Jan 26, 2024 · Original Source

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