The Subway at Greater Butler Mart in Butler Township has gone dark after a state inspection on Monday turned up evidence of rodents and unsanitary buildup on an ice machine. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture marked the shop out of compliance and gave the operator until next Thursday to fix the problems. Customers should expect the doors to stay locked while the violations are addressed and any follow-up inspection is lined up.
According to the Butler Eagle, inspectors reported about a dozen rodent droppings in the front soda-fountain area and inside cabinets along the front prep line. The same inspection notes describe the top surface of the store’s ice machine as having “black and whitish slime residuals” and order the shop not to use the machine until it is fully cleaned and sanitized.
Inspection timeline and response
Local coverage by KDKA reports that a pest-control company was scheduled to visit the store on Wednesday. The station also notes that the state placed the restaurant on its out-of-compliance list with a July 9 deadline to correct the issues, and points to the department’s public inspection portal for the full write-up and any updates that follow.
What “out of compliance” means
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture describes inspections as a “snapshot” of conditions at a specific moment, not a permanent label. Under the department’s guidance, facilities that fall short are typically given a chance to correct violations and undergo re-inspection before longer-term enforcement kicks in. The department’s Retail Food Inspection Reports page lays out how violations are categorized and explains the follow-up process for places listed as out of compliance, including general timelines for corrective steps and re-inspection.
What customers should know
The state’s record for this location shows its current status and the July 9 correction deadline. Until the department signs off that the violations have been addressed, the shop is expected to remain closed. Customers can track the store’s status and review inspection details through the PA Food Safety inspection portal, or head to other nearby Subway locations while this one is offline.
Regulatory note
An out-of-compliance finding can lead to additional inspections and specific corrective-action requirements. If problems are not resolved on schedule, the department can escalate enforcement. State online tools show both consumers and operators how to look up inspection histories, violation details, and follow-up results for retail food establishments.
