Ball Ground, Cherokee County

Subway

9970 BALL GROUND HWY BALL GROUND, GA 30107

Food
Latest score
100
Jan 23, 2026
City
Ball Ground
County
Cherokee
Inspections
6

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 23, 2026

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed meatballs in steam table temping between 102-130°F. Meatballs were likely not reheated to minimum temperature of 165°F prior to placement in steam table. 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 135°F or above when being hot held. COS by reheating meatballs.

NOTE: meatballs must be reheated to at least 165°F and hot held at 135°F or above.

Oct 1, 2024

Followup

Score: 903 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 ham left sitting in deli slicer and temping 62°F. TCS foods must be cold held at 41°F or below. COS by discarding.

NOTE: If there is a rush during slicing of deli meats, move to cooler until ready to resume slicing.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed most recent inspection report of 77/C from 8/14/24 not posted. The score posted was an 81/B from 9/1/23. The most recent inspection report must always be posted.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed most recent inspection report of 77/C from 8/14/24 not posted. The score posted was an 81/B from 9/1/23. The most recent inspection report must always be posted.

Aug 14, 2024

Routine

Score: 773 violations

5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed meatballs not reheated to minimum required temperature of at least 135°F prior to placement in steam table. Meatballs were placed in steam table between 105-123°F. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that has been commercially processed and packaged in a food processing plant that is inspected by the food regulatory authority that has jurisdiction over the plant, shall be heated to a temperature of at least 135°F for hot holding. COS by reheating.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed no employee health policy in place for current staff. Blank forms were provided to person in charge.

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 substantial black mold build-up along interior portions of bulk ice machine. Use of ice must be discontinued until machine is emptied, cleaned, and thoroughly sanitized. Must increase cleaning frequency to a rate that precludes mold accumulations. Health Authority recommends cleaning ice machine biweekly.

NOTE: This is the 3rd consecutive violation for this item. Cleaning frequency must be addressed.

Sep 1, 2023

Followup

Score: 814 violations

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 meatballs in steam table temping between 102-130°F. Meatballs were likely not reheated to minimum temperature of 165°F prior to placement in steam table. 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 135°F or above when being hot held. COS by reheating meatballs.

NOTE: meatballs must be reheated to at least 165°F and hot held at 135°F or above.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer instead of handwashing soap in soap dispenser in women's restroom. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no paper towels in women's restroom. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with:

  1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf

  2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf

  3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or

  4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.Pf

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: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed substantial black mold build-up along interior portions of bulk ice machine. Use of ice must be discontinued until machine is emptied, cleaned, and thoroughly sanitized. Must increase cleaning frequency to a rate that precludes mold accumulations. Health Authority recommends cleaning ice machine biweekly. COS by discontinuing use of ice.

May 14, 2023

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

Observed meatballs not reheated to minimum required temperature of 165°F. Meatballs were placed in steam table between 95-109°F. Except as specified under paragraphs 2, 3, and 5 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food that is cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot holding shall be reheated so that all parts of the food reach a temperature of at least 165°F for 15 seconds. COS by reheating to at least 165°F.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(b) - certification requirements/exemptions (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) for facility. At least one employee that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food safety manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program that conforms to the national standards for organizations that certify individuals. CFSMs must be designated to one food service establishment only and maintain and renew certification in accordance with the requirements of the examination taken.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no employee health policy in place. Blank forms were provided to person in charge.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee drink and cell phone stored on prep top counter where food was actively being prepared. Personal items must be stored in a designated area separate from food prep area. COS by moving.

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

Observed substantial black mold build-up along interior portions of bulk ice machine. Use of ice must be discontinued until machine is emptied, cleaned, and thoroughly sanitized. Must increase cleaning frequency to a rate that precludes mold accumulations.