CLEANEST FAST-FOOD CHAINS IN AMERICA: FIREHOUSE SUBS RANKED NO. 3

Grabbing a soft drink, fries, and a chicken sandwich on the way to your kids' soccer practice or a big meeting is something many Americans do every day. While fast-food chains aren't necessarily known as the cleanest places to eat, some received top marks from consumers.

A 2018 survey from Restaurant Business looked at the overall interior cleanliness, from floors and silverware to tabletops and trays. The survey also asked fast-food restaurant customers to rate the perceived cleanliness of the kitchens and food prep area. The restrooms were also ranked for overall cleanliness, as they can be a major indicator of how clean the rest of the location is.

We're counting down the cleanest fast-food chains in America, from good to best. Each percentage indicates how many consumers rated each spot favorably in the Restaurant Business survey. Where does your favorite sit on the list?

Fast-casual sandwich shop Firehouse Subs was rated at 65.8% for cleanliness. Among survey respondents, 66.7% of consumers gave high marks for the cleanliness of the restaurant, and 64.4% ranked the restrooms as clean. Read the full article.