Subway

6161 Hwy 92, Acworth, GA 30102
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Mar 8, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Subway stretching back to 2024. Subway was last inspected on Mar 8, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“Proper cold holding temperatures” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

Among Acworth restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 8, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several bread pans stored as clean but visibly dirty with stuck-on food. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS by rewashing.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
90
Oct 16, 2025
Followup
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods in prep top unit nearest steam table being cold held above 41°F. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F or below when being cold held. COS by moving food to freezer to cool down. NOTE: Unit was iced over but ambient temperature was 51.2°F. Pans storing food are not deep and drain trays are also be placed at bottom of all pans. Also, preportioned chicken and steak in silicone containers should not be stored stack unless minimum cold holding temperature can be maintained. All three observations could also be contributing to temperature abuse.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed meatballs being hot held below 135°F in steam table. Temperature was 124°F in center of meatball. Meatballs must be hot held at 135°F or above. COS by reheating in microwave. NOTE: during the reheat process make sure to stir meatballs and temp multiple pieces in center for an accurate assessment.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no acceptable Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) for facility. The certificate for Mandy Mullnix was posted, however, she is the District Manager and does not work at this facility on a daily basis and does not oversee food prep regularly.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food build-up along posterior of deli slicer that was stored as clean. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Must thoroughly clean and sanitize slicer before next use, which is tomorrow. There should be no debris or remnants of food on slicer after cleaning.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee preparing food with a significant amount of cat hair on exterior of shirt. Cat hair was observed in steak. The outer layer of clothing of all employees shall be clean. Food employees shall wear clean outer clothing to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linen, and single-service and single-use articles. Steak was discarded. Must lint roll shirt before work to ensure no pet hair is on exterior.
511-6-1.03(5)(i)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee preparing food without wearing a hair restraint. Hair was longer than 1/2 inch. . Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. NOTE: Employee put on visor when he saw Health Authority but that is not a sufficient hair restraint with employee's type of hair. Must wear hat or hair net moving forward and ensure all loose hair is restrained within hair restraint.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed back door in disrepair and is not tight-fitting. There are multiple openings and bottom part of door is fairly damaged (noted on last inspection). Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Door most likely needs to be replaced.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
52
Jan 13, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed meatballs being hot held below 135°F in steam table. Temperatures ranged between 119-157°F in center of meatball. Meatballs likely were not reheated to at least 135°F prior to placement in steam table; employees stated they did not temp meatballs before placing in steam table. COS by reheating in microwave. NOTE: during the reheat process make sure to stir meatballs and temp multiple pieces in center for an accurate assessment.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods in prep top unit being cold held above 41°F. Ambient temperature of unit was 45.5°F. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F or below when being cold held. COS by creating an ice bath in unit. NOTE: prep top nearest register was not working at time of inspection and facility was running off of this other unit. Currently, both prep top units are not maintaining temperature. Both units must be repaired immediately. In the interim, Health Authority showed the staff present at time of inspection how to make a proper ice bath (~70% ice and 30 % water with ice water coming up to the highest level of food in con...
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed all dining tables visibly dirty. Dining counters and table-tops shall be cleaned and sanitized routinely after removing all soiled tableware and food trays shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use by one of the following methods: (i) A two step method in which one cloth, rinsed in sanitizing solution is used to clean food debris from the surface and a second cloth in separate sanitizing solution is used to rinse; (ii) Sanitizing solution is sprayed onto the surface and the surface is then wiped clean with a disposable towel; (iii) If used for cleaning and sanitizing, single-use disposable sanitizer wipes shall be used in accordance with EPA-registered label use instructions; or (iv) Other methods approved by the Health Authority. COS by sanitizing tables. NOTE: must saniti...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no acceptable Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) for facility. The certificate for Mandy Mullnix was posted, however, she is the District Manager and does not work at this facility on a daily basis; she is at facility approximately once a week.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed substantial mold build up along interior portions of ice machine. Ice machine must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized within 72 hours. Must increase cleaning frequency to a rate that precludes mold accumulations. Health Authority recommends deep cleaning monthly. A sign stating "NO ICE" was placed on ice dispenser. Machine must be cleaned within 72 hours.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed incorrect inspection report posted. The current score is a 87/B from initial inspection on 7/29/24 however, the score posted was a 91/A from 8/25/23 under previous ownership. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. Today's score must be posted.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
52
Jul 29, 2024
Initial
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed meatballs & marinara hot held at temperatures below 135°F. All time/temperature control for safety (TCS) items must be hot held at 135°F or above. COS by reheating.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed significant mold build up in ice machine. All food contact surfaces must be cleaned at a rate that precludes soil accumulation. Health authority recommends cleaning monthly.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Mar 8, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Subway.

How does Subway compare to other restaurants in Acworth?

Subway most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Acworth average of 93.

Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Subway means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Subway inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Subway is inspected around three times per year on average.