Athens, Clarke County

Subway

824 HULL RD ATHENS, GA 30601

Food
Latest score
87
Jan 21, 2026
City
Athens
County
Clarke
Inspections
7

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Jan 21, 2026

Routine

Score: 875 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Cold water supply turned off at kitchen hand wash sink not allowing water to be tempered for hand washing. CA: Hot and cold water to be provided at hand sink to allow tempered water for hand washing. COS- Employee restored cold water to sink.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Sanitizer concentration in wipe cloth bucket less than 200ppm Quaternary ammonium compound. CA: Maintain sanitizer concentration at 200-400ppm Quaternary ammonium at all times. COS- Employee remade solution and verified concentration.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee wearing wrist watch at front service line during food preparation.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(f) - fingernails (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee wearing nail polish and fingernails extending beyond fingertips during food preparation.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Wet mop stored in mop sink rather than hung to air dry. Repeat.

Jul 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 807 violations

5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(5)(h) - reheating for hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Meatballs reheated for hot holding to temperature of 91F. CA: Reheat commercially packaged meatballs to 135F for hot holding. COS-PIC reheated meatballs to 198F before hot holding at 135F on front line.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Sanitizer solution concentration in kitchen wipe cloth bucket in excess of 200ppm chlorine. CA: Maintain sanitizer concentration at 50-100ppm chlorine. COS- PIC discarded solution in bucket. Repeat.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Faucet leak present at hand sink in rear kitchen.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Chlorine sanitizer test strips not available for use.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Loose trash observed in dumpster enclosure. Repeat.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Mop not hung to air dry after use.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Employee purse stored at front counter next to single service cup lids. Repeat.

Jan 27, 2025

Routine

Score: 837 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Food container lids stored in hand sink located at front line. CA: Hand wash sinks to be kept accessible at all times and used for no purpose other than washing hands. COS-PIC removed container lids from hand sink.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(c) - cooking & baking equipment (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Food debris accumulation observed in cavity of microwave oven. CA: Clean cavity of microwave oven every 24h during period of use.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Household pesticide stored on shelf above mop sink. CA: Household pesticide not approved for use in food service establishment. COS-PIC discarded pesticide.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Most recent food service inspection report posted behind counter rather than posted within 15ft of entrance at (1) one foot approach by public.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Metal food pans stacked wet after washing rather than positioning on shelf to air dry. Repeat.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Loose trash observed in dumpster enclosure. Repeat.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee jacket stored on kitchen shelf with single service cup lids.

Jul 23, 2024

Routine

Score: 897 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Food debris on meat slicer blade. Corrective action (CA): Meat slicer to be washed, rinsed and sanitized every 4 hours during period of use. Single bucket method used to sanitize dining tables. CA: Sanitize dining tables using spray bottle of sanitizer solution and single-use paper towels at each table.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Chemical spray bottle stored on kitchen shelf without label as to identity of contents. CA: Label spray bottle with common name of contents.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Food pans stacked wet after washing.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Beverage cups stored without protection at front register.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Dumpster door left open after last use.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Loose trash on ground within dumpster enclosure.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Wet mop not hung to dry after use.

Feb 29, 2024

Routine

Score: 904 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Open bag of sugar stored in rear kitchen without protection. Corrective action (CA): Store open bag in container with tight fitting lid to protect food from contamination. Person in charge (PIC) discarded sugar.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dried food debris observed on meat slicer in rear kitchen. CA: Wash, rinse, and sanitize meat slicer every 4 hours during period of use.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Employee wearing wristwatch during food preparation. Employee removed wristwatch and washed hands before continuing food preparation.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Dumpster door and lid left open after last use.

Jan 31, 2024

Routine

Score: 795 violations

5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(5)(h) - reheating for hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Meatballs not reheated to temperature of 165F before placing in hot hold equipment. CA: Reheat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods to 165F before hot holding at 135F or greater. Continue heating meatballs to 165 within 2 hours.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Tomato slicer not clean to sight and touch stored on clean equipment shelf. Corrective action (CA): Maintain slicer clean after each use. Person in charge (PIC) washed, rinsed, and sanitized slicer.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Tuna salad cooling in deep and covered container set in walk-in (WI). PIC transferred tuna to shallow uncovered pan to promote rapid cooling.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employees wearing wrist watch and multiple rings during food preparation.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Dumpster door left open after last use.

Jul 31, 2023

Routine

Score: 875 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed certified food safety manager (CFSM) not designated for establishment. PIC advised that at least one employee with supervising responsibility have certification as CFSM for this establishment

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed household pesticide stored in rear storage area. PIC advised that household pesticide not approved for use in food service establishment

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed metal food pans stacked wet after washing. PIC ad vised to position pans to allow complete air drying before stacking

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed single service cups stacked at register without protection of food and lip contact surfaces

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed dumpster door left open after last use.