Subway

724 Laney Walker Blvd, Augusta, GA 30901
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: May 4, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk

Subway has been inspected four times since 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated May 4, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.

Subway's latest score of 55 falls below the Augusta average of 89. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 4, 2026
Followup
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several foods (tuna salad and steak) being cold held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in prep top cooler closer to the handwashing sink. COS- new food was prepped and old food discarded due to being out for 4 hours without temperature control C/A: Maintain cold holding temperatures at 41 degrees Fahrenheit and below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
Inspector notes: Observed 2 employees enter kitchen after taking trash out and coming back from break without washing hands. COS- hands were washed C/A: Wash hands when switching tasks.
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed missing Employee Health Reporting Agreements for all food prep employees. C/A: Have employees read, understand, and sign agreements prior to onboarding. Have all copies available at all times.
511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black buildup on ice spout in front food service in lobby. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employees actively preparing food with a watch, bracelets, air pod, and jewelry. C/A: Only a plain band can be worn during active food prep.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employees actively preparing food without proper hair restraints. C/A: Wear proper hair restraints i.e. hair nets.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
55
Apr 8, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several foods (lettuce, tomatoes, ham, and chicken) being cold held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in both prep top coolers in front. COS- ice was placed under food C/A: Maintain cold holding temperatures at 41 degrees Fahrenheit and below. Replace coolers if temperature maintains above 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed missing Employee Health Reporting Agreement for food prep employee. C/A: Have all employees sign.
511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed pink and black buildup on ice spout in front food service in lobby. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed keys and drink without a lid stored on top of prep table's surface. C/A: Place employees' items in a designated area.
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee actively preparing food with a watch and bracelets on wrist. C/A: Only a plain band can be worn during active food prep.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
64
Sep 30, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed meatballs hot held below 135 degrees Fahrenheit. C/A: Maintain hot-holding temperatures above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS foods (lettuce, tuna, cheese, tomatoes, and ham) cold held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in coolers. C/A: Maintain cold holding temperatures at 41 degrees Fahrenheit and below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black buildup on ice spout and drink spill rack in lobby. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed debris on racks holding the food in walk-in-cooler. C/A: Clean.
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed ham stored on top of cardboard box without covering/protection in walk-in-cooler. C/A: Discard. Store food in a way to protect it from contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
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Jul 31, 2025
Issued Provisional Permit
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed marinara sauce hot-held below 135 degrees Fahrenheit in steam well. C/A: Maintain hot-holding temperatures above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed several temperature controlled for safety foods (TCS)(lettuce, cheese, and tomatoes) cold held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in prep top cooler. C/A: Maintain cold-holding temperatures at 41 degrees Fahrenheit and below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed lettuce held past use-by date of 7/28/2025. C/A: Discard. Monitor use-by dates.
511-6-1.04(8)(b)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed no evidence of response procedures for contamination events. C/A: Provide procedures for employees to follow when responding to contamination events.
511-6-1.03(6)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black buildup on ice spout and drink spill rack in lobby. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.
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 May 4, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway?

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

How does Subway compare to other restaurants in Augusta?

Subway most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Augusta average of 89.

Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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