Subway
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
74
Score
Subway has been inspected three times since 2024. On Mar 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
“Food-contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
By comparison, the average Elberton facility scores 88, putting Subway on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Food slicer for meat not clean to sight and touch. PIC on site relayed that slicer is cleaned daily and asst manager on phone discussed that procedure is to clean slicer after each prep session/use. A slicer that will be used throughout the day as needed which was also discussed must be cleaned and sanitized at least every 4 hours if in constant use and/or after each use if having long breaks. The slicer having build up during the inspection is a repeat. PIC instructed to wash-rinse-sanitize slicer. Management should work on standard operating procedures for the meat slicer as meat left on slicer for over 4 hours can grow bacteria/microbes which can lead to food borne illness and/or outbreaks.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Mop not hung to dry (repeat). Hang mop to dry so that wet/moist areas on mop do not attract insects, pests, and/or don't have the opportunity to grow microbes/mildew/mold.
511-6-1.07(5)(f)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Floors, walls, ceilings. Wall behind the 3 compartment sink has black residue. Keep cleaned frequently enough to prevent this.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 1) cell phone charging on top of box of opened deli tissue papers which line baskets at prep table in back. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens* and single service articles are protected from contamination. Discarded deli tissue to COS.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 2) Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated area where contamination of *FEULSS can not occur.
511-6-1.07(3)(h)
74
Jul 18, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 9 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Clean food contact portion of microwave in back (of store) on lowest shelf at a frequency to preclude accumulation.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Hand sink right behind line had no soap and none available on site to place in dispenser. (Not using sink until soap is replaced to COS). Another sink available in prep area. Handwash sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Keeping handwashing sinks adequately supplied and using proper handwashing procedure can prevent foodborne illness and spread of microorganisms onto surfaces. Recommend having backup soap from another source if ordering is insufficient from supplier or ordering extra soap from supplier.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Food Slicer not clean to sight and touch. PIC discussion revealed that slicer not cleaned since yesterday. Food debris left on slicer blade and guard. Slicer to be cleaned every 4 hours if in constant use washed-rinsed-sanitized after use if not in constant use&slicing time and temp control safety foods. Do not use slicer until completely washed, rinsed and sanitized. Slicer must be clean to sight and touch. PIC began to break down slicer to WRS to correct.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee slicing tomatoes on back prep table with partially sliced tomatoes touching a cord charger for a phone. Phone on prep table also. Discarded tomatoes that were touching phone cord and moved phone to designated area off of prep table and cleaned and sanitized area of table where phone was placed to COS. Keep employee belongings in designated areas.
511-6-1.04(4)(t)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of microwave/walk-in cooler flooring needs to be cleaned as residue has built up or formed. Clean to prevent accumulations and attraction of pests.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Dumpster doors both open and bags of trash on ground outside of dumpster and some old equipment in back. Keep lid closed to prevent attraction of pests; maintain premises free of unnecessary litter (old equipment at dumpster area).
511-6-1.06(5)(n)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Floors need to be cleaned in and around equipment; debris had formed.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Mop not hung to dry. Hang to prevent possible mildew/pests.
511-6-1.07(5)(f)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Maintain premises free of unnecessary litter (old equipment at dumpster area).
511-6-1.07(5)(n)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Unsheilded bulbs in walk in cooler and freezer. Shield bulbs to prevent exposure of glass if breaks or breakable bulbs (shatter resistant bulbs would be o.k.) to food, clean equipment, utensils etc. Bulb shields located and placed over bulbs in walk in cooler to COS; ordering for freezer.
511-6-1.07(2)(i)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Insect catcher over 3-compartment sink area or close enough for parts to fall onto sink; insect traps can not be placed over FUELSS (food, utensils, equipment, linens or single service items). Removed to COS
511-6-1.07(2)(k)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Meatballs on line not covered and not being constantly served out during inspection. Packaged and unpackaged food to be protected from contamination by covered containers.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
47
May 1, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Both front line and prep area hand sink paper towel dispenser either empty or broken. Need to supply proper hand drying provision at all hand sinks. Temporary correction by placing napkins at hand sink. Repair/refill paper towel dispensers upon delivery of paper towels by 5/10/24.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No certified food safety manager (cfsm) certificate posted in public view as required. Obtain and post current certificate by 5/10/24.
511-6-1.03(3)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Current permit not posted as required. Post permit in public view by 5/10/24.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Current inspection report not posted as required. Post today's inspection so as to be 5-7' off floor at a point customers may get within 1' to read.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
13B - compliance with georgia smoke free air act
Inspector notes: Post non-smoking notice in accordance with OCGA
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed ice buildup on floor of walk-in freezer. Repair condensate line and clean ice by 5/10/24
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed unshielded light bulbs in WIC + WIF. Replace safety shield or utilize safety coated bulbs by 5/10/24
511-6-1.07(2)(i)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Subway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Subway?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Subway.
How does Subway compare to other restaurants in Elberton?
Subway most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Elberton average of 88.
Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the 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.
How often is Subway inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Subway is inspected around two times per year on average.
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