Subway

6994 Highway 42 S, Locust Grove, GA 30248

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jun 5, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Subway three times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 5, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Subway's latest score of 61 falls below the Locust Grove average of 78. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jun 5, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed several potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly dated with an expiration or preparation date in the walk in cooler (pepperoni, green peppers, sliced onions, roast beef, cucumbers, salami). Also observed opened shredded cheese without an opening date. Advised PIC to make sure all food items are dated when food items are prepped. Food items have a 7 day shelf life.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the back of the kitchen. The PIC corrected during the inspection (COS).

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed dishes stacked in the handwashing sink in the prep area. Advised PIC not to place dishes in the handwashing sink. A handwashing sink should be accessible at all times and must be used for handwashing only.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed an opened single-use cup stored on the prep table in the back of the kitchen. PIC stated that it was his drink and he discarded it (COS).

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed a build up of frozen ice on the shelves in the walk in freezer. Observed old food debris on the black push cart by the walk in freezer.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed the ventilation (blowers) in the walk in cooler leaking water. The water is being caught in a clear plastic container. The leak must be fixed to avoid contamination of food items in the walk in cooler. The PIC stated that the AC unit is leaking water (missing ceiling tile). This will need to be serviced and repaired by 6/12/25. Please send a copy of the service report to sabrina.young@dph.ga.gov by 6/12/25. The system must be maintained in good repair.

511-6-1.06(2)(r)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed several water damaged ceiling tiles in the kitchen. Replace the damaged ceiling tile with an approved washable ceiling tile. Also, one ceiling tile was missing by the prep table. The PIC stated that the AC unit is leaking water (missing ceiling tile). This will need to be serviced and repaired by 6/12/25. Please send a copy of the service report to sabrina.young@dph.ga.gov by 6/12/25.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Jun 26, 2024

Initial

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

View 2 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: 2-2D.Hand wash sink in kitchen lacking sanitary hand towels or hand drying provision. The manager corrected during the inspection.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: 17C. Observed several water damaged ceiling tiles in the kitchen. Replace the damaged ceiling tile with approved washable tile.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Apr 17, 2024

Issued Provisional Permit

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

View 2 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: 6-1A. Observed TCS, Time/Temperature Control for Safety food being cold held at temperature above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Product moved from cooler and placed in different unit.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 17D. Missing adequate lighting inside the walk in freezer and walk in cooler.

511-6-1.07(3)(f)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Jun 5, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Subway.

How does Subway compare to other restaurants in Locust Grove?

Subway most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Locust Grove average of 78.

Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two 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.

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