Subway # 31661 (Riceboro)

36 Montague St, Riceboro, GA 31323
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Subway # 31661 (Riceboro), the earliest from 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 15, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 88, which Subway # 31661 (Riceboro)'s 67 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods (deli meats, cheese, sliced tomatoes) stored on prep top sandwich cooler above 41F. Corrected on site by discarding TCS items and placing ice in cooler. Facility will need to use ice until the unit is repaired and confirmed to be holding the TCS items at 41F or below. Environmental Health will follow-up on 4/17.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Facility could not show that they had a disinfectant on site that is effective against norovirus. Facility provided a written procedure using chlorine bleach as a disinfectant that is not available in the facility. A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at the food service establishment when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter.Pf
511-6-1.03(6)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed pitted ceiling tile in rear kitchen area. This must be replaced with a smooth, nonporous tile. Repeat from last two inspections.
10B - water and ice from approved source
Inspector notes: Facility could not provide water testing results for quarterly bacteria analysis during course of inspection. The most recent sample report for the non-public water system shall be retained on file in the food service establishment or the report shall be maintained as specified by the Department. Repeat from last two inspections.
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: The facility could not demonstrate that there is a written notification of the presence of major food allergens in the facility. Major food allergens include... 1. Milk 2. eggs 3. fish 4. crustacean shellfish 5. tree nuts 6. peanuts 7. wheat 8. soy 9. sesame The permit holder shall notify consumers by written notification of the presence of major food allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items that are served or sold to the consumer.
511-6-1.04(7)(d)
67
Jan 9, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of residue on nozzles of soda fountain. Corrected on site by cleaning and sanitizing.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Facility could not show that they had a disinfectant on site that is effective against norovirus.
511-6-1.03(6)
10B - water and ice from approved source
Inspector notes: Facility could not provide water testing results for quarterly bacteria analysis during course of inspection. The most recent sample report for the non-public water system shall be retained on file in the food service establishment or the report shall be maintained as specified by the Department.
511-6-1.06(1)(f)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed pitted ceiling tile in rear kitchen area. This must be replaced with a smooth, nonporous tile. Repeat from last inspection.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
74
Aug 11, 2025
Initial
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
Inspector notes: Observed employee handle money, put on gloves, and then return to making a sandwich. Observed employee use phone and put on gloves and then return to making food without washing hands before putting gloves on.
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food safety manager certificate posted and could not provide one. Facility must employee a certified food safety manager and a copy of CFSM must be on site.
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed stainless steel pan stored in front hand washing sink and box of cups blocking hand washing sink in rear. Corrected on site by moving.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Facility could not provide a clean-up procedure for vomit and diarrhea that used a chemical that was available in the store. Stores body fluid clean-up kit did not contain a disinfectant that was on EPA's list of disinfectants effective against norovirus.
511-6-1.03(6)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed pitted ceiling tile in rear kitchen area. This must be replaced with a smooth, nonporous tile.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed FRP board coming loose from wall behind walk-in freezer unit.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
58
Jun 5, 2025
Issued Provisional Permit
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food safety manager certificate posted and could not provide one. Facility must employee a certified food safety manager and a copy of CFSM must be on site.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed concentration greater than 500ppm for sanitizer at 3-compartment sink while employee was washing and sanitizing utensils. Observed employees using 3-compartment sink sanitizer in "sani-station". This is only allowed to be used with the approved detergent sanitizer.
511-6-1.07(6)(e)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Facility could not provide documentation for how employees are trained to report activities and health information as it pertains to food born illness. This must be provided by the permit holder to receive a regular food service permit.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
10B - water and ice from approved source
Inspector notes: Facility could not provide water testing results for quarterly bacteria analysis or yearly chemical analysis. The reports for most recent test must be retained on-site. Permit holder must provide these to receive a regular food service permit.
511-6-1.06(1)(f)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed pitted ceiling tile in rear kitchen area. This must be replaced with a smooth, nonporous tile.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed FRP wall material coming loose being walk-in unit.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway # 31661 (Riceboro) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway # 31661 (Riceboro) on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway # 31661 (Riceboro)?

Across the inspection record, “response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Subway # 31661 (Riceboro).

Has Subway # 31661 (Riceboro)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway # 31661 (Riceboro) have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Subway # 31661 (Riceboro) means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.