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Sub Shack

4801 E Washington St, Phoenix 85034

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-24-00019

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

93
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

100060202420252026Apr 10, 2024 — Routine — score 92 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 3 core)May 30, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 7, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 2, 2025 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Aug 13, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jan 6, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)85
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Jan 6, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed pesticides.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedPriority4-102.11

Inspector's notes

Observed trash bags being used to cover bread trays. Use of non-food grade bags (including to-go bags and trash bags) is not approved for storage of open food items to prevent migration of deleterious substances. The PIC discarded the trash bags. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-102.11 (A)(1) and (B)(1) - Priority: Characteristics-Single-Service and Single-Use; Migration of Deleterious Substances; Safe

2025

Aug 13, 2025Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.

#41 — Wiping Cloths; Properly Used and StoredCore3-304.14

Inspector's notes

Observed filled sanitizing buckets without any sanitizer, quat test strips registered 0 ppm at time of inspection. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection

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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Observed a bread knife and plastic spoon with food debris on the prep table. PIC stated the spoon was from lunch and was not used again. Utensils used for TCS food left sitting out or in an unprotected location without being washed and sanitized first. All in-use utensils were sanitized or discarded and the knife was properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

Jan 2, 2025Routine1 foundation1 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed facility without a certified food manager present during hours of operation.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed facility rear handwashing station without paper towel.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection.

2024

Aug 7, 2024RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 30, 2024RoutinecleanA°

Reinspection conducted with owner, Rich.Emailed report to Rich.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 10, 2024Routine1 foundation3 coreB°

FD-24-00019. Class 3 E&D 10+ Seating. Permit Approved. Operating at time of inspection.This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.New owner inspection conducted with owner, Rich.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Emailed report to Rich.Reinspection scheduled for May 14, 2024 @9:30No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Rich

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-204.11

Priority Foundation-5-204.11, Pf: Handwashing Sinks - Location and Placement. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. * Provide a NSF approved hand wash sink with splash guards in area of 3 compartment sink/prep sink. Currently the 4 compartment of the ware-washing sink is set up as hand wash. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained * Restore hot water at mop sink. * Replace or repair Atmospheric vacuum breaker (Bell shaped) on mop sink. * Increase cold water pressure at mop sink. * Provide hot water at mens room hand wash sink within 45 seconds * Drain at 3 compartment sink is slow to drain. Repair so that water drains quickly. * Repair leaks at faucets at 3 compartment sink Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions * Clean floor sink locate under 3 compartment sink and prep sink. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-303.11

Core-6-303.11, C: Intensity-Lighting. * Continue to replace any bulbs that are no longer working with new bulbs. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →