Subway
5900 US HIGHWAY 51, Mcfarland, WI 53558 · Dane County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Primarily Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Public Health Madison & Dane County
- License / ID
- LICFDD-2010-00337
- Official record
- Public Health Madison & Dane County inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7 | 4 |
| 2025 | 2 | 7 | 4 |
| 2024 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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Apr 7, 2026 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
AIR GAP - DRAIN
The ice machine does not have a proper air gap between the drain and the sewage system.
Correction: Provide a 2 inch air gap to the open site floor drain.
Code WFC 5-402.11
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
CLEAN - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES
Mandolin veggie slicer has food debris stuck on it, container where knives are stored in the prep line is visibly soiled, and ice machine drop shield is visibly soiled.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
Code WFC 4-601.11(A)
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
CLEAN - FREQUENCY/CONTAMINATION
In use sandwich knives and metal holder that knives are stored in are not cleaned at least every 4 hours.
Correction: Wash, rinse, then sanitize food contact surfaces used with TCS food at least every 4 hours and any time contamination has occurred.
Code WFC 4-602.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
PHYSICAL FACILITY - CLEAN
Wall next to the soda syrups and dry storage is visibly soiled with black residue. Debris and dropped items located on floor beneath dry storage in back of restaurant. Ceiling and vent above warewashing sink is dusty.
Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.
Code WFC 6-501.12
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
RESPONDING TO CONTAMINATION EVENTS
The food establishment does not have procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
Correction: Provide procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.
Code WFC 2-501.11
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
TOXICS - LABELING
Sanitizer in spray bottle is mislabeled. Operator filled a bottle labeled as a cleaner sanitizer (bleach) with the sanitizer from the warewashing sanitizer dispenser (quat).
Correction: Provide labels for toxic items used in the food establishment.
Code WFC 7-101.11; 7-102.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
Corrected on site
WAREWASHING - WASHING
Meat slicer is not effectively washed before being sanitized
Correction: Wash all equipment food contact surfaces and utensils in a manner that would effectively remove soils.
Code WFC 4-603.14(A)
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
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Jun 3, 2025 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - Not Corrected
There is no certified food protection manager for the establishment.
Correction: Provide a certified food protection manager.
Code WFC 12-201.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
HANDSINK - SIGNAGE - Not Corrected
No handwashing signage is provided at employee handwash sink in the sandwich prep area.
Correction: Provide a sign or poster at each employee handwash sink that reminds food employees to wash their hands.
Code WFC 6-301.14
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
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Jan 28, 2025 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER
There is no certified food protection manager for the establishment.
Correction: Provide a certified food protection manager.
Code WFC 12-201.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
HANDSINK - SIGNAGE
No handwashing signage is provided at employee handwash sink in the sandwich prep area.
Correction: Provide a sign or poster at each employee handwash sink that reminds food employees to wash their hands.
Code WFC 6-301.14
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
SANITIZATION - FOOD SURFACES
Deli slicer was observed not being sanitized per facility's written policy. Operator did not reapply sanitizing solution (chlorine) and allow contact time of at least 60 seconds on food contact surfaces.
Correction: After cleaning, rinse and sanitize equipment and utensils.
Code WFC 4-702.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
SANITIZER TEST KIT
A test kit for the sanitizer (chlorine) was expired.
Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for accurately measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.
Code WFC 4-302.14
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
TEMPERATURE - COLD HOLDING
Diced chicken in sandwich prep cooler (meats) being cold held at 44F. Both prep coolers were observed open while not in use by employees.
Correction: Maintain cold TCS foods at or below 41 degrees F.
Code WFC 3-501.16
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
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Jan 4, 2024 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER
There is no certified food protection manager for the establishment.
Correction: Provide a certified food protection manager.
Code WFC 12-201.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
HANDSINK - SIGNAGE
No handwashing signage is provided at employee handwash sink in the sandwich prep area.
Correction: Provide a sign or poster at each employee handwash sink that reminds food employees to wash their hands.
Code WFC 6-301.14
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
LICENSE POSTED
Current Food and Drink license is not posted in public view at establishment. License currently posted has expiration year of 2023.
Correction: Post license in public view. Contact City of Madison Clerk's office at 608-266-4601 to obtain copy of license.
Code DATCP 75.06(1)(b)
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
SANITIZER TEST KIT
A test kit for the sanitizer (quaternary ammonia) is not available.
Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for accurately measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.
Code WFC 4-302.14
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
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Dec 8, 2022 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER
There is no certified food protection manager for the establishment. During the inspection, Kacy Hunter mentioned over the phone that she is scheduled to take the food protection manager class on December 21st.
Correction: Provide a certified food protection manager.
Code WFC 12-201.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
PHYSICAL FACILITY - GOOD REPAIR
There is an area of the coving by the 4 compartment sink that is in disrepair.
Correction: Maintain the physical facilities so they are in good repair at all times.
Code WFC 6-501.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
REFUSE - OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES
The covers for the outdoor waste receptacles are open.
Correction: Provide tight fitting lids, doors and covers for the receptacles and waste handling units used for refuse, recyclables and returnables.
Code WFC 5-501.15
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
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Jun 18, 2021 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Oct 25, 2018 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Jan 8, 2018 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Nov 16, 2017 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Sep 16, 2016 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Dec 30, 2015 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Sep 25, 2015 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Jul 22, 2014 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Aug 6, 2013 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Aug 9, 2012 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
Source: Public Health Madison & Dane County. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.