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Cincinnati, OH

Subway #1229

2801 Uc Mainstreet

Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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9 inspections

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jul 22, 2026

Approved - Minor Violations

5 recorded violations

notedCode 2.2(C)Handwashing

Official wording

2.2(C) - III. Preventing Contamination by Hands - Hands and arms - When to Wash

Inspector’s notes

Food employee(s) did not wash hands in situations that specifically require them to do so. Observed food employees not washing hands before obtaining new gloves. +COS

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.

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notedCode 4.5(B)(3)Contamination

Official wording

4.5(B)(3) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Equipment Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils – Cleaning Frequency

Inspector’s notes

Surfaces and/or utensils used for TCS foods not cleaned every 4 hours. Food contact surfaces and in use utensils were observed not being cleaned every 4 hours. +COS

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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notedCode 3.2(M)(2)(a)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

3.2(M)(2)(a) - Wiping cloths - use limitation

Inspector’s notes

Wet wiping cloth was not maintained in a sanitizer solution between uses. No sanitizer cloth maintained in sanitizer solution and used where needed.

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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notedCode 6.4(F)Other

Official wording

6.4(F) - Drying Mops

Inspector’s notes

After use, mops are not placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. Mop observed not hanging to properly air dry.

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notedCode 3701-21-22Other

Official wording

3701-21-22 - Food Choking Standards

Inspector’s notes

Facility did not have accessible instructions for removing food of a choking victim accessible to the public as well as food employees. Choking poster observed not available to the public.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 22, 2026 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Nov 5, 2025

Approved - No Violations

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 5, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

May 27, 2025

Approved - Minor Violations

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4.5(A)(2)(3)Food temperature

Official wording

4.5(A)(2)(3) - Food-Contact Surfaces of Cooking Equipment and Pans and Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Equipment

Inspector’s notes

Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment are to be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Observed old tomato splatter on wall from last week, please maintain the area to prevent pest.

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.

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notedCode 3.5(D)(6)Other

Official wording

3.5(D)(6) - Other Forms of Information

Inspector’s notes

The license holder did not notify customers of the presence of major allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items served or sold to the customer. Allergen display sign needs to be added to menu or on food display window for consumers to see.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, May 27, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

May 21, 2025

Not In Compliance

7 recorded violations

notedCode 4.4(A)(2)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

4.4(A)(2) - Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment

Inspector’s notes

Equipment components were not intact, tight or properly adjusted. Walk-in cooler needs to be repaired, look to see if there is a freon leak or if it needs replaced, sometimes fans may need to be replaced to get temperature down quicker.

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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notedCode 4.4(Q)(2)(4)Food temperature

Official wording

4.4(Q)(2)(4) - Temperature Measuring Devices and Food Monitoring Devices - Calibration

Inspector’s notes

Utensils, temperature measuring, or pressure measuring devices were not kept in good repair and/or calibration. Ambient thermometer used for reach in cooler was not in good repair, please replace broken thermometers.

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.

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notedCode 4.5(A)(2)(3)Food temperature

Official wording

4.5(A)(2)(3) - Food-Contact Surfaces of Cooking Equipment and Pans and Nonfood-Contact Surfaces Equipment

Inspector’s notes

Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment are to be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Wall where tomatoes are preppped should be cleaned daily. Lots of tomato juice splatter on walls.

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.

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notedCode 3.5(D)(6)Other

Official wording

3.5(D)(6) - Other Forms of Information

Inspector’s notes

The license holder did not notify customers of the presence of major allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items served or sold to the customer. Subway signage is missing for major food allergens, (Tuna Salad, Breads, Cookies) Please reach out to subway for QR code that you can stick on window for allergen information or direct customers to website with a sign.

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notedCode 3.4(F)(1)(b)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(F)(1)(b) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety Food - Cold Holding

Inspector’s notes

TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F. Actual food temperatures were in compliance, walk in cooler was at 50 degrees after being opened multiple times. Needs repaired to get down to temp quicker.

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.

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notedCode 4.6(C)(3)Contamination

Official wording

4.6(C)(3) - VII. Protection from Contamination - Sanitizing Frequency Utensils/Food Contact Surfaces - Before Use After Cleaning

Inspector’s notes

After being cleaned, food-contact surfaces and utensils were not sanitized using an effective or approved combination of exposure time, chemical concentration, temperature, and/or pH. Observed empty sanitizer container, had employee replace container and resanitize items in sink.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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notedCode 4.1(Z)Food temperature

Official wording

4.1(Z) - Temperature Measuring Device - Functionality

Inspector’s notes

Temperature measuring devices are missing, not correctly placed, not readable, or of improper design. Missing internal ambient air thermometers for walk-in cooler. Should have a secondary thermometer in case digital thermometers go out of calibration.

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 Cincinnati Health Department, May 21, 2025 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Dec 2, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

1 recorded violation

notedCode 6.1(M)(1)Other

Official wording

6.1(M)(1) - Facilities

Inspector’s notes

Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents. Please install new door sweeps on exterior doors to FSO.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Dec 2, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Nov 27, 2024

Not In Compliance

3 recorded violations

notedCode 6.1(M)(1)Other

Official wording

6.1(M)(1) - Facilities

Inspector’s notes

Outer openings of a food facility were not protected against the entry of insects and rodents. Please install new door sweeps on exterior doors to prevent pest from entering the facility.

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notedCode 3.2(D)Other

Official wording

3.2(D) - Food Storage containers

Inspector’s notes

Working containers of food are not properly labeled. Labels are needed for the spices to the left of the three comp sink.

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notedCode 3.4(F)(1)(b)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(F)(1)(b) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - TCS - hot and cold holding

Inspector’s notes

TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F. Observed walk-in cooler in the upper 50's temperature range. PIC said cooler had only been down for about and hour before inspection. Had PIC move prepared foods to different coolers until fixed.

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 Cincinnati Health Department, Nov 27, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jul 31, 2024

Approved - Minor Violations

4 recorded violations

notedCode 6.1(M)(3)Other

Official wording

6.1(M)(3) - Facilities

Inspector’s notes

Windows or doors were not protected against insects and rodents. Please install door sweeps to prevent pest from entering the facility.

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notedCode 3.4(F)(1)(b)Food temperature

Official wording

3.4(F)(1)(b) - VI. Time/Temperature Controlled Safety Food - TCS - hot and cold holding

Inspector’s notes

TCS foods were being held at temperatures >41° F. Deli meats stored at temps >50° F, had operator throw meat away.

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
notedCode 6.1(K)(2)(a)Other

Official wording

6.1(K)(2)(a) - Facilities

Inspector’s notes

Insect control devices are located over a food preparation area

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notedCode 4.1(H)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

4.1(H) - Nonfood Contact Surfaces

Inspector’s notes

Nonfood-contact surfaces were not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Please install a splash guard at the hand sink so that water isn't splashing onto meat slicer.

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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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jul 31, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Feb 28, 2024

Abated

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-06.4(N)Facility maintenance

Official wording

"3717-1-06.4(N) - Violation - Maintaining premises: unnecessary items and litter. There are unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on the premises. "

Inspector’s notes

"Violation has been abated"

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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notedCode 3717-1-03.2(Y)Contamination

Official wording

"3717-1-03.2(Y) - Violation - Miscellaneous sources of contamination Miscellaneous sources of contamination observed."

Inspector’s notes

"Violation has been abated"

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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notedCode 3701-21-02(H)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

"3701-21-02(H) - Violation - Display of License FSO license not displayed onsite or mobile FSO does not display required information or not in required lettering."

Inspector’s notes

"Violation has been abated"

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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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Feb 28, 2024 · Original Source

ROUTINE - STANDARD INSPECTION

Jan 12, 2024

Not Abated

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3717-1-05.1(S)(2)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

"3717-1-05.1(S)(2) - Violation - Plumbing system-maintained in good repair Plumbing system is not maintained in good repair."

Inspector’s notes

"Observed sink back up into other basins while the faucet is being ran. Resolve the plumbing issue."

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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notedCode 3717-1-07.0(B)Chemicals

Official wording

"3717-1-07.0(B) - Violation - Poisonous/toxic material-working containers Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials are not labeled."

Inspector’s notes

"OBSERVATION: Observed an unlabeled chemical spray bottle at the back area of the facility. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Ensure that all secondary chemical storage containers have the common name of the chemical within."

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.

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Official record from Cincinnati Health Department, Jan 12, 2024 · Original Source

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