Subway

42 East Public Square, Jefferson, GA 30549

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Subway appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 5, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “proper cooling methods used” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.

Restaurants in Jefferson average 90, so Subway is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 5, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed roast beef in dense, covered containers in undercounter cooler. Lid removed and moved to freezer. items cooling properly. COS. Repeat.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

Aug 27, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed debris/mold build up on soda nozzles and ice chute of soda dispenser. Corrective Action (CA): Person-in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure ice chute and nozzles are cleaned frequently enough to prevent debris build up. REPEAT.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods cooling in dense, covered containers. Lids removed and items cooling properly. COS. REPEAT. COS.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

Feb 6, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods cooling in dense, covered containers. Lids removed and items cooling properly. COS. REPEAT.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods cooling in dense, covered containers. Lids removed and items cooling properly. COS. REPEAT.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods cooling in dense, covered containers. Lids removed and items cooling properly. COS. REPEAT.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

Jul 17, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: Vegetable prep sink and three compartment sink drain not indirectly connected.

511-6-1.06(4)(c)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed mold/debris build up inside nozzles of soda machine. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) advised to ensure soda nozzles are cleaned often enough to prevent mold growth or debris build up.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods cooling in dense covered containers. PIC advised to cool TCS items rapidly in shallow uncovered containers. Lids removed and items cooling properly. COS. REPEAT.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

Jan 20, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed roast beef cooling covered in a dense metal container in walk-in cooler. Roast beef transfered to sheet pan and uncovered, observed to be cooling correctly.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee working with food without a proper hair restraint. Employee put on a hat. COS.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed metal food containers stacked wet on wire shelving by three-compartment sink. Containers unstacked to allow for proper air drying.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Subway.

How does Subway compare to other restaurants in Jefferson?

Subway most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Jefferson average of 90.

Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three 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 two times per year on average.

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