Subway (Nelson St.)

298 Nelson St, Cartersville, GA 30120

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Subway (Nelson St.) five times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 21, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surfaces”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Cartersville restaurant scene, where the average is 90, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 21, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 20, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed soda machine nozzles not clean to sight or touch. CA: all food contact surfaces must be properly sanitized, and remain clean to sight and touch.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several employee items stored on prep surfaces (backpack, cellphones). CA: All employee items must be stored in an area where it cannot contaminate food or equipment. COS: PIC moved items to proper area.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed both employees wearing bracelets while handling food equipment. CA: Bracelets/watches may not be worn while handling food or clean equipment. COS: Employees removed bracelets.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

Jun 12, 2025

Routine

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

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed meatballs being held at 117°F for less than four hours. CA: 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 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above. COS: Employee reheated meatballs to 185°F and turned the heat in the steam well up.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Inspector notes: Observed no manager present at the time of inspection. CA: There must be a person in charge on the premises of the food service establishment at all times.

511-6-1.03(2)

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed employee that did not know where the bodily fluid clean up kit was. CA: The CFSM shall supervise and instruct food service employees in the techniques of sanitary food handling and proper maintenance of the facility.

511-6-1-.03(3)(d)

Jan 17, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 17, 2024

Routine

3 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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12D - washing fruits and vegetables

Inspector notes: Observed PIC washing personal dishes in the produce prep sink. CA: Discussed with PIC. Produce prep sink may not be used for any purpose of than washing produce. A label will be added to the sink.

511-6-1.04(4)(g)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed PIC use a paper towel to dry hands, then use the same paper towel to wipe down the sandwich prep line. CA: Discussed with PIC. Prep line was re-sanitized with sanitizer and a clean towel.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer bucket stored in the hand wash sink. CA: Discussed with PIC. Hand wash sinks must always be accessible and may not be blocked. PIC relocated the sanitizer bucket. It was also discussed that soap and water should not be stored in a bucket labelled "sanitizer."

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway (Nelson St.) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway (Nelson St.) on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway (Nelson St.)?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Subway (Nelson St.).

How does Subway (Nelson St.) compare to other restaurants in Cartersville?

Subway (Nelson St.) most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cartersville average of 90.

Has Subway (Nelson St.)'s inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Subway (Nelson St.) have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Subway (Nelson St.) 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 (Nelson St.) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Subway (Nelson St.) is inspected around three times per year on average.

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