Subway

726 Athens Rd, Lexington, GA 30648

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Subway has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 10, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Personal cleanliness” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Georgia restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed front line food staff w/o effective hair restraints (Ponytail pulled through hat). Ensure all food handlers utilize effective hair restraints. Ponytail tied to restrain all hair greater than 1/2". COS.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Additional cleaning needed on walks behind and ceilings over 3 comp sink, prep table w/ slicer, soda box rack and hand wash station.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Jul 23, 2025

Routine

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

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed spray bottle in kitchen not labeled to identify contents. CA: Working containers for chemicals must be labeled with the chemical's common name. Spray bottle labeled as sanitizer during inspection.

511-6-1.07(6)(b)

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed toilet in men's toilet room not operational. Person in charge stated plumber is coming today to make repairs.

511-6-1.06(2)(r)

Oct 24, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No CFSM certification posted. Post CFSM certification in public view.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Food in walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler on floor. CA: Food must be 6" off floor.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed employee wearing bracelet and watch. CA: No more than plain wedding band permitted on hands and wrists.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Employee observed not wearing hair restraint.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed heavy ice buildup in front prep cooler (not holding time/temperature control for safety foods).

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Mar 5, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No CFSM certification posted. Obtain and post CFSM certification in public view. Repeat. Correct by 3/15/24

511-6-1.03(3)(c)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several stacks of exposed to go cups on front line over filled and exposed to contamination. Keep to go cups filled so that only the bottom of the top cup extends out of the dispenser. Correct by 3/15/24. Repeat

511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Observed 1 top lid and 1 side door of dumpster open. Keep dumpster closed. Need to clean dumpster coral also. Correct by 3/15/24 Repeat.

511-6-1.06(5)(n)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway?

Across the inspection record, “personal cleanliness” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Subway.

Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?

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