Subway

9970 Ball Ground Hwy, Ball Ground, GA 30107
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Subway stretching back to 2024. Subway was last inspected on Jan 23, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Across the inspection history, “proper hot holding temperatures” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Ball Ground sits at 86, putting Subway on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 11, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed meatballs in steam table temping between 102-130°F. Meatballs were likely not reheated to minimum temperature of 165°F prior to placement in steam table. 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 135°F or above when being hot held. COS by reheating meatballs. NOTE: meatballs must be reheated to at least 165°F and hot held at 135°F or above.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
86
Oct 1, 2024
Followup
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ham left sitting in deli slicer and temping 62°F. TCS foods must be cold held at 41°F or below. COS by discarding. NOTE: If there is a rush during slicing of deli meats, move to cooler until ready to resume slicing.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed most recent inspection report of 77/C from 8/14/24 not posted. The score posted was an 81/B from 9/1/23. The most recent inspection report must always be posted.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed most recent inspection report of 77/C from 8/14/24 not posted. The score posted was an 81/B from 9/1/23. The most recent inspection report must always be posted.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
78
Aug 14, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed meatballs not reheated to minimum required temperature of at least 135°F prior to placement in steam table. Meatballs were placed in steam table between 105-123°F. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that has been commercially processed and packaged in a food processing plant that is inspected by the food regulatory authority that has jurisdiction over the plant, shall be heated to a temperature of at least 135°F for hot holding. COS by reheating.
511-6-1.04(5)(h)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed substantial black mold build-up along interior portions of bulk ice machine. Use of ice must be discontinued until machine is emptied, cleaned, and thoroughly sanitized. Must increase cleaning frequency to a rate that precludes mold accumulations. Health Authority recommends cleaning ice machine biweekly. NOTE: This is the 3rd consecutive violation for this item. Cleaning frequency must be addressed.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed no employee health policy in place for current staff. Blank forms were provided to person in charge.
511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway?

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

How does Subway compare to other restaurants in Ball Ground?

Subway most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Ball Ground average of 86.

Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two 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.