Pooler, Chatham County

Firehouse Subs #828

481 POOLER PKWY POOLER, GA 31322

Food
Latest score
96
Dec 9, 2025
City
Pooler
County
Chatham
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Dec 9, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mildew-like build up inside ice maker machine.

CA: PIC will burn ice, clean and sanitize ice machine before refilling ice. PIC shall increase cleaning frequency to prevent accumulations.

Mar 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 857 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed TCS foods in reach-in cooler with temperatures above 41F. Most foods had been recently prepared.

COS CA: PIC discarded food (roast beef) that had been kept in cooler since yesterday, food items prepared today were within safe food time and placed on ice baths or moved to different coolers. Facility shall have unit repaired and keep food on ice at 41F or lower or not store TCS foods in cooler.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chili in steam bath at 113F.

COS CA: Had PIC reheat chili to 165F before hot holding. For safety, hot held foods shall be kept at temperatures of 135F or above.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a bag of onions on floor in walk-in cooler.

COS CA: PIC moved onions off of floor. 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.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employees without hair restraints.

RCA: 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.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed single use cups, bowls, and paper towels stored on floor.

COS CA: PIC moved items off the floor. single-service and single-use articles shall be stored:(i) In a clean, dry location;(ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and(iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed build-up on and around handwashing sinks and inside doors and gaskets of reach-in coolers.

RCA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed build-up and old food debris spilled on floor in walk-in cooler.

RCA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

Jan 3, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 21, 2023

Routine

Score: 852 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple food items in prep cooler and reach in cooler exceeding 41F that have been held over night (tuna, cabbage, tomato, cheese, peppers, cucumber, lettuce, onion). COS: PIC discarded affected food items.

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: Yes

Observed buildup inside bulk ice machine. CA: PIC will clean and sanitize bulk ice machine as well as increase the cleaning frequency to avoid excessive build-up.