Subway
1401 University AVE, Madison, WI 53715 · Dane County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Primarily Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Public Health Madison & Dane County
- License / ID
- LICFDD-2015-00118
- Official record
- Public Health Madison & Dane County inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 12 | 5 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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Feb 6, 2026 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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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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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
Corrected on site
STORAGE - PROHIBITED AREA
Slicing equipment is hung above mop sink.
Correction: cleaned EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS,laundered LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES shall be stored: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor.
Code WFC 3-305.12, 4-903.11
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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
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Nov 12, 2024 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
LABEL - WORKING CONTAINER
Seasonings are stored in unlabeled containers.
Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.
Code WFC 3-302.12
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
SANITIZER TEST KIT
A test kit for chlorine sanitizer is 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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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
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Sep 8, 2023 Re-Inspection · No Reinspection Required
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
REFUSE - OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES - Not Corrected
There are no covers for the outdoor waste receptacles.
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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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
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Aug 24, 2023 Routine Inspection · Reinspection Required
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
AIR GAP - DRAIN
The food prep sink does not have a proper air gap between the drain and the sewage.
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)
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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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
CLEAN - FREQUENCY/CONTAMINATION
Spoons and knives used with TCS food 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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Serious
Priority (CDC risk factor)
Corrected on site
HANDSINK - ACCESSIBLE/CONVENIENT
Handsink in back is not accessible due to the hanging of clean equipment above sink.
Correction: Provide an accessible handsink to facilitate handwashing by food employees.
Code WFC 5-203.11; 5-204.11; 5-205.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
HANDSINK - SIGNAGE
No handwashing signage is provided at employee handwash sink in back dishwashing 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
LABEL - WORKING CONTAINER
Salt and pepper is stored in unlabeled container.
Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.
Code WFC 3-30
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
REFUSE - OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES
There are no covers for the outdoor waste receptacles.
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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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
SANITIZER TEST KIT
A test kit for the sanitizer (Sani-clean and Peroxide Cleaner) 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)
Corrected on site
TEMPERATURE - COLD HOLDING
Tuna salad is deli counter fridge was at 47F.
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)
Corrected on site
TOXICS - SEPARATION
Spray bottle hanging right above food prep table.
Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored below or away from food, equipment and single service items.
Code WFC 7-201.11; 7-301.11
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
WAREWASHING - IMPROPER SET-UP
Rinse basin in warewashing sink is not being properly set-up. Operator is rinsing with running water in sink basin.
Correction: Properly set-up sinks: prewash, wash, rinse, sanitize and air-dry.
Code WFC 4-603
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Not serious
Good Retail Practice
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Sep 15, 2021 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Nov 12, 2018 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Oct 13, 2017 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Oct 10, 2016 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Jan 29, 2016 Routine Inspection · No Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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Aug 11, 2015 Re-Inspection · Reinspection Required
No violations cited.
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May 19, 2015 Pre-inspection · 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.