Subway
A°439 S Ellsworth Rd, Mesa 85208
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-83931
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history14 on record
2026
Jun 1, 2026Re-Inspection1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for re-inspection have been corrected. Inspection report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager (CFPM) on duty. A CFPM must be on duty during all hours of operation. Please obtain certification prior to the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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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
May 21, 2026Re-Inspection1 priority1 foundation1 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Re-inspection report emailed. A re-inspection will be conducted on 6/1/26.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager (CFPM) on duty. A CFPM must be on duty during all hours of operation. Please obtain certification prior to the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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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
Inspector's notes
**2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION** Observed shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, and spinach with internal temperatures ranging from 52-56*F when measured with a probe thermometer. According to employee, items had been in the unit for more than 4 hours. All TCS (time and temperature controlled for safety) foods must maintain internal temperatures of 41*F and below. Items were discarded at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
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**2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION** Observed sandwich table with an ambient temperature of 58*F when measured with a min/max thermometer. All cold holding equipment must maintain ambient temperatures of 41*F and below. Discussed using ice or only keeping pans filled with a small amount of food until the cooler is fixed. A re-inspection for the cooler will be conducted by 6/1/26. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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Repeat Violation 4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
May 11, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager (CFPM) on duty. A CFPM must be on duty during all hours of operation. Please obtain certification prior to the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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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
Inspector's notes
Observed deli and sandwich meats, cheeses, lettuce, and sliced tomato with internal temperatures ranging from 44-54*F when measured with a probe thermometer. According to employees, some items were recently restocked and some had been in the unit for more than 4 hours. Items in the unit for more than 4 hours were discarded at time of inspection and recently stocked items were moved to the walk-in to rapidly cool. All TCS (time and temperature controlled for safety) foods must maintain internal temperatures of 41*F and below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed sandwich table with an ambient temperature of 53*F when measured with a min/max thermometer. All cold holding equipment must maintain ambient temperatures of 41*F and below. Discussed using ice or only keeping pans filled with a small amount of food until the cooler is fixed. A re-inspection for the cooler will be conducted by 5/21/26.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
2025
Nov 21, 2025Re-Inspection1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. CFPM was not available at time of inspection.
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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
Nov 12, 2025Re-Inspection1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°
Predefined Comment: Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. CFPM was not available at time of inspection.
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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
Inspector's notes
Observed tuna, shredded cheese, steak, shredded chicken, roast beef, pepper jack cheese, and diced chicken, with an internal temperature of 46-52*f in furthest left prep table. According to employees, they were unsure how long food had been in prep table and were discarded at time of inspection. Employee was instructed to rearranged product to working prep table to ensure proper temperatures are maintained below 41*F.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.
Inspector's notes
Furthest left prep table used for all deli meats was holding ambient air temperature of 53*F at time of inspection. Will re-inspect on 11.21.25.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below.
Inspector's notes
Observed leaking faucet in prep sink when in use.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection.
Nov 5, 2025Routine1 priority4 foundation4 coreC
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. CFPM was not available at time of inspection.
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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
Inspector's notes
Observed no paper towels in handwashing station next to cash register.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed ham, turkey, roast beef, diced chicken and provolone, pepper jack, shredded cheese, American, and tuna with an internal temperature of 46-52*f in furthest left prep table. Shredded chicken and beef had been stocked within 20 minutes prior to inspection and employee voluntarily discarded. According to employee remainder of TCS foods had been stocked more than 4 hours prior to inspection and were discarded at time of inspection. Employee was instructed to restock small portions in ice baths to prevent rise in temperature but refused to and restocked all new product on the make table holding ambient air temperature of 59*F.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.
Inspector's notes
Observed bottle of hot shot for house flies stored in back area. Please remove from premises.
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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use Predefined Comment: All pest control for the establishment must be performed by a certified pest control specialist and chemicals for pest control must not be stored onsite. PIC removed pest control chemicals from premises at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Furthest left prep table used for all deli meats was holding ambient air temperature of 59*F at time of inspection. Will re-inspect on 11.7.25.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below.
Inspector's notes
Observed shaved beef steak thawing at room temperature in dry storage rack. PIC moved to walk-in cooler for proper thawing.
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3-501.13 - Core: Thawing Predefined Comment: All foods being thawed from frozen must be thawed in an approved manner. Foods must be thawed under refrigeration, under cold running water, or as part of the cooking process.
Inspector's notes
Observed large gap in back door due to missing weather strip. Repair or replace prior to next routine inspection. 6-202.13 - Core: Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation Addl Notes: Observed fly swatters hanging. Employee stated they are used to kill flies. PIC was instructed to remove and discontinue use. Please use licensed pest control applicator for approved devices used to eliminate pests. 6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Addl Notes: Observed several house flies throughout establishment. Must eliminate flies 11.14.25
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
Inspector's notes
Observed leaking faucet in prep sink when in use.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed several employee personal items on prep table and prep sink. PIC moved employee items to the designated area. Please keep a designated area for personal items to prevent contamination.
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6-403.11 - Core: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking
Jun 3, 2025Routine2 priority5 coreC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. CFPM was not available at time of inspection.
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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
Inspector's notes
Observed 0 PPM of quat sanitizer in 3 compartment sink actively being used. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. PIC drained and re-filled sanitizer compartment at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Inspector's notes
Observed shredded chicken, diced chicken and pre- cooked egg patties with an internal temperature of 45-46*f in make table. PIC moved to walk-in cooler to rapidly chill.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.
Inspector's notes
Observed digital thermostat reading 53*f. Ambient air temperature of unit was 38*f at time of inspection. Please repair or replace prior to next routine inspection.
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4-204.112 (A-D) - Core: Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality
Inspector's notes
Observed large gap in back door due to missing weather strip. Repair or replace prior to next routine inspection. 6-202.13 - Core: Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation Addl Notes: Observed fly strip hanging over prep sink. PIC was instructed to remove and discontinue use. Please use licensed pest control applicator for approved devices used to eliminate pests.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
Inspector's notes
Observed leaking faucet in prep sink when in use.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee personal items on food prep sink. PIC moved employee items to the designated area. Please keep a designated area for personal items to prevent contamination.
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6-403.11 - Core: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking
May 30, 2025Immediate Suspensionpermit suspended1 priority
Inspector's notes
Observed floor drains overflowing and conveying sewage throughout establishment; kitchen, prep area and warewashing area, and lobby. Facility was handling and serving open foods at time of inspection for online orders. Manager was instructed to discontinue operations until further notice called scheduled a plumber for 2 PM. Please contact health department when repairs are completed, and all violations have been remedied. Red Closed sign was posted on front door.
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8-404.11 - Priority: Ceasing Operations and Reporting. Predefined Comment: A permit holder shall immediately discontinue operations and notify the regulatory authority if an imminent health hazard may exist because of an emergency such as a fire, flood, extended interruption of electrical or water service, sewage backup, misuse of poisonous or toxic materials, onset of an apparent foodborne illness outbreak, gross insanitary occurrence or condition, or other circumstance that may endanger public health. Corrective Action: Correct at once
2024
Nov 8, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation3 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
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 Addl Notes: Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. CFPM was not available at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee beverages on food prep area.
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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco Predefined Comment: PIC moved employee consumables to the designated area and will retrain on proper eating, drinking, and tobacco use.
Inspector's notes
Observed jammed paper towel dispenser at handwashing sink near cash register and didn't have the access to key to be able to open dispenser. PIC stated paper towels would not arrive until 1 week due to shipment. Instructed PIC to obtain paper towels at grocery store next door at time of inspection. Alternative handwashing sink was properly stocked with soap and paper towels at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed marinara meatballs with an internal temperature of 110*f in steam well. It was determined that the steam well did not have water to help maintain hot holding temperatures. According to the PIC, meatballs were made 45 minutes prior to inspection and were re-heated to 165*F in microwave. Discussed importance of monitoring hot TCS foods at all times to ensure temperatures remain above 135*f.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding. 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/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Freezer leaks water on floor causing a large ice block on walk-in freezer floor. Must repair prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
May 3, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. Please obtain within 90 days. Inspection was emailedOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Daniel Davis
2023
Oct 9, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection was emailedOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Eddie Carreon
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →