Subway

225 S Liberty St, Waynesboro, GA 30830
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Subway has been inspected five times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 12, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 88, which Subway's 74 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: observed green peppers in walk in cooler with disposal date of 01/10/2026, CA-dispose of prior to discard date.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: observed turkey, roast beef, lettuce, cucumber in reach in cooler and some items on prep top cooler >41 degrees F. cos-disposed of, ca-keep cooler closed more often, temp. more often and remove items close to 41 and rotate with items in walk in cooler.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
74
Aug 4, 2025
Routine
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: observed no paper towels at hand washing sink area. COS-replaced at time of inspection
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: observed no head covering being worn by employees preparing food. CA-cover hair when working with food items.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
86
Feb 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: observed multiple food items out of temperature on front prep top cooler, told before inspection that the cooler was broken COS-threw away all food out of temp (above 41 degrees) in cooler, CA-called for a repair man to come by and fix, will follow up tomorrow to make sure proper repairs have been made<CA-observe food often with thermometer, if above 41 degrees throw out, use food from walk in cooler and then return to walk in possible.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: observed no head covering being worn by employees preparing food CA-cover hair
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
82
Aug 7, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 2X wet wiping cloth laying on counter next to hand sink COS removed and placed in sani bucket
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed fruit flies around PTC lid COS called pest control at time of inspection
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: observed vegggies in PTC not cool because of failure to turn on PTC early enough to keep veggies at proper temp CA turn cooler on earlier and make sure that it can keep temp
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
86
Jan 12, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Observed prep top cooler not keeping foods at correct temperatures. When employees arrive, they put food into the cooling unit and turn it on. Some items were 47-48f. C/a When arriving, turn on cooling unit first, before doing anything else. Give it extra time to cool. Also have someone come and check to be certain it is reaching proper cooling temps when you use it.
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed incorrect inspection posted. C/a Post current inspection in plain view of customers. Cos
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains five 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 Waynesboro?

Subway most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Waynesboro average of 88.

Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Subway have averaged around two 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.