Queens, NY — A Subway sandwich restaurant located at 102-06 Atlantic Avenue in Queens received a score of 21 during a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted on April 1, 2026, earning a Grade B. The score places the location near the upper boundary of the B range, seven points away from the Grade C threshold. Inspection data was released by DOHMH on April 3, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented two non-critical violations during the visit, with no critical violations recorded.

The first violation, Code 20-08, cited the restaurant for failure to post or conspicuously display healthy eating information as required by New York City regulations. This is an administrative requirement applicable to chain restaurants operating in the city.

The second violation, Code 10B, identified issues related to anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention. Inspectors noted that a back-flow prevention device was not provided where required, or that equipment or flooring was not properly drained. This category of violation encompasses sewage disposal systems in disrepair, improper disposal of condensation, and related plumbing deficiencies.

Neither violation was classified as critical, meaning inspectors did not identify conditions directly linked to an imminent risk of foodborne illness at the time of the inspection.

Food Safety Context

New York City restaurant inspections are conducted under NYC Health Code Article 81, which governs food service establishments citywide. The inspection process also aligns with standards set out in the FDA Food Code, a model framework adopted by many jurisdictions to reduce the risk of foodborne illness.

Violations are scored based on their potential public health impact. Critical violations — those with a direct connection to foodborne illness risk, such as improper food temperatures or pest activity — carry higher point values. Non-critical violations, like those documented at this location, typically reflect conditions that could become a health risk if left unaddressed but do not represent an immediate danger.

A score of 21 falls within the Grade B band. While no immediate closure or corrective action was mandated, the score reflects inspection findings that, if left unresolved, could contribute to a higher score at a future inspection.

Inspection History

This location's recent inspection record shows variation in scores:

  • August 29, 2025: Score 3 (Grade A)
  • April 10, 2025: Score 17
  • May 17, 2024: Score 13 (Grade A)

The April 2026 score of 21 represents a notable increase from the August 2025 inspection, where the location achieved a score of 3 — among the lowest possible, indicating very few or minor findings at that time.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

DOHMH assigns letter grades to restaurants following inspections based on the following point ranges:

  • Grade A: 0–13 points
  • Grade B: 14–27 points
  • Grade C: 28 or more points

Grades must be posted in a location visible to the public. Restaurants that receive a grade other than A may request a re-inspection before the grade becomes official.

Consumers can review the full inspection history for any New York City restaurant, including violation details and scores, through the DOHMH's public restaurant inspection database at nyc.gov.

More About This Restaurant

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