Subway

4550 Jonesboro Rd Ste F, Union City, GA 30291
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Subway four times, with records going back to 2024. On Feb 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cold holding temperatures”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Union City facility scores 95, putting Subway on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed failure to keep multiples food items (cheese, tuna, tomatoes) on prep-top cooler at 41 degrees or below. (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. 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, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P PIC disposed of food items and instructed to get prep-top cooler serviced.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed failure to have PIC in facility at all times. There must be a person in charge on the premises of the food service establishment at all times. The person in charge shall ensure compliance with the following: Employee was appointed by EHS as PIC.
511-6-1.03(2)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed failure to properly store soda syrups at least 6 inches off the ground to prevent contamination. (q) Food Storage. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. PIC moved food items off the ground to safe location at least 6 inches off the ground.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
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May 27, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed that two TCS foods in the front food service cooler were above 41 degrees.511-6-1.04(6)(f)All time/temperature foods shall be maintained at 41 degrees or below.C/A The items were put on ice.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed that there were no paper towel receptacle.511-6-1.06(2)(h) In toilet facilities that have exit doors with handles sanitary towels for hand drying must be provided.
511-6-1.06(2)(h)
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Feb 28, 2024
Followup
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed foods in walk in cooler are improperly stacked. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P, C) (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(III) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commerciall...
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed time/temperature control for safety (deli ham and turkey) foods open with no date marks.511-6-1.04(6)(g) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking; (g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. PIC date marked fo...
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed Clean up kit is empty and has only absorption and the failure of employees(PIC) to demonstrate procedures to minimize the spread of contamination in case of a vomiting's or fecal accident. All employee must be trained by PIC of the location, use and discarding of contaminated equipment used in clean up. Employee could not tell EHS procedures (poster)or location of clean up kit. Advised PIC to acquire information from the BOH environmental health website and train employees. 3rd violation.
511-6-1.03(6)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed food permit and current inspection report not posted in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to the consumers. The most current permit or inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. PIC advised to ensure current food permit is posted in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed front food service wall base, floor tile and cabinet frame need fixing. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC has 10 days to fix holes, cracks, tiles and clean floor and maintain clean.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no light/a single dimed light in a walk-in cooler and freezer. Lighting Intensity: The light intensity shall be at least 10 foot candles (108 lux) at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning; and at least 20 foot candles (215 lux). PIC fixed lights.
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
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Feb 13, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed Clean up kit is empty and has only absorption and the failure of employees(PIC) to demonstrate procedures to minimize the spread of contamination in case of a vomiting's or fecal accident. All employee must be trained by PIC of the location, use and discarding of contaminated equipment used in clean up. Employee could not tell EHS procedures (poster)or location of clean up kit. Advised PIC to acquire information from the BOH environmental health website and train employees.
511-6-1.03(6)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed time/temperature control for safety (deli ham and turkey) foods open with no date marks.511-6-1.04(6)(g) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) (g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking 1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. PIC date marked...
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed expired CFSM certificate posted. A CFSM certificate which has expired, been revoked or suspended shall not be posted in the food service establishment. Informed PIC they have 30 days to renew the certificate.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed PIC could not provide documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food. According to Code: Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. A copy was given to PIC and instructed to train employees on the employee health policy and keep documentation of training onsite.
511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed no light/a single dimed light in a walk-in cooler and freezer. Lighting Intensity: The light intensity shall be at least 10 foot candles (108 lux) at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning; and at least 20 foot candles (215 lux):
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee with no hair restrain/beard guard. 511-6-1.03(5)(i) - Hair Restraints (C) (i) Hair Restraints. 1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. 2. This does not apply to employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food, clean utensils and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. PIC provided hair restraints.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed food permit and Certified food safety certificate not posted in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to the consumers. The most current permit or inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. PIC advised to ensure current food permit is posted in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed boxes on floor in the kitchen area. Cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored in a clean, dry location where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination, and at least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. PIC instructed to keep boxes 6 inches off the floor and in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. PIC moved boxes.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed front food service wall base, floor tile and cabinet frame need fixing. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Subway?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Subway.

How does Subway compare to other restaurants in Union City?

Subway most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Union City average of 95.

Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?

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