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Subway Sandwiches and Salads

9759 Chemainus Road, Chemainus, BC, V0R 1K0 · Food Premises

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Inspection summary

Subway Sandwiches and Salads has been inspected 3 times by Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) since May 7, 2026. The most recent inspection, on May 21, 2026, found no infractions.

1 of 3 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control and Protecting food from contamination.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on May 7, 2026. For example: Critical Inadequate Hot Holding Temperature of Potentially Hazardous Food(s)

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on May 7, 2026. For example: Food Not Protected - General

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 13, 2026. For example: Improper Sanitary Facilities

About this data

These results come from Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

3 inspections

  1. Routine

    0 infractions

  2. Follow-Up

    1 infraction

    • Improper Sanitary Facilities
      • Outstanding infraction - no attempt by operator to fix or replace broken hot water line at handwashing station.
      • Hot water must be available at the handwashing station for proper hand hygiene. Comments Follow-up: Discussed proper hand hygiene with staff, and when it is necessary for handwashing. The use of gloves DOES NOT replace handwashing. Hands must be washed when changing tasks (ex. working cashier then going to make food). Hot holding unit: >60°C
  3. Follow-Up

    3 infractions

    • Critical Inadequate Hot Holding Temperature of Potentially Hazardous Food(s)
      • Tomato sauce at 51°C hot holding.
      • Sauce must be reheated to 74°C hot held at 60°C or higher. Corrected during inspection.
    • Food Not Protected - General
      • Rice and meats thawing at room temperature.
      • Potentially hazardous foods must be thawed under the proper thawing procedure if thawing in water it must be under cold running water.
    • Improper Sanitary Facilities
      • Handle for hot water at handwashing station is broken.
      • Repair or replace handle by May 14, 2026. Comments Keer service cooler lids down lids down to maintain proper cold holding temperature. Walk in cooler: 4°C Walk in freezer: -8°C For more information please see the food inspection violations.

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