Athens, Clarke County

Firehouse Subs

665 N US HWY 29 ATHENS, GA 30601

Food

Latest score

Mar 6, 2026

City

Athens

County

Clarke

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Mar 6, 2026

Routine

Score: 853 violations

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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

Sliced tomato cold held in deep containers set in make table at temperature of 50F. CA: Cold hold TCS foods at temperature of 41F or below. Verify tomatoes out of temperature control for less than 2 hours. COS- Transfer tomatoes to sheet pan in thin layer to promote rapid cooling.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cooling tomatoes in deep containers set in make table.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employees not wearing effective hair restraint during food preparation.

Sep 22, 2025

Routine

Score: 914 violations

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Wet wipe cloth stored on make table rather than in bucket of sanitizer solution.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Fly trap set up next to make table near drive up window. COS-PIC discarded fly trap.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Water leak observed in drain pipe for kitchen hand sink.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dumpster door left open after last use.

Mar 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 903 violations

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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

Food debris observed on meat slicer blade. CA: Wash, Rinse and Sanitize meat slicer every 4 hours during period of use. Repeat.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

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 work surface rather than on designated wall rack.

Oct 9, 2024

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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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

Single bucket method used to sanitize dining tables. Corrective action (CA): Sanitize dining tables using spray bottle of sanitizer solution and single-use paper towels at each table.

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

Plastic food containers stacked wet after washing rather than positioning containers to air-dry.

Mar 1, 2024

Routine

Score: 865 violations

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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 on blade of meat slicer stored at rear kitchen countertop. Corrective action (CA): Wash, rinse, and sanitize meat slicer every 24 hours during period of use.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed cooling sliced tomatoes in deep and covered containers. Person in charge (PIC) transferred tomatoes to single layer to promote rapid cooling.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee wearing wristwatch during food handling.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Inspection Report posted behind front counter and not displayed at drive-up window.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Utensils stored between uses in water held at temperature less than 135F. Replace utensils and store dry on clean tray for maximum duration of 4 hours.

Sep 28, 2023

Routine

Score: 914 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Water at handsinks not a minimum of 100F. Metered faucets not running at least 15 seconds. Corrective action (CA): Raise water temperature at handsinks to at least 100F. Adjust metered faucets to run for 15 seconds before requiring reactivation.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed unapproved cooling method for sliced ham (cooling in the top of make table #3). Cool to 41F in reach-in cooler (RIC) before placing in make table for cold storage.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Inspection report displayed behind front counter, not allowing for a one (1) foot approach by customers. Inspection report not posted at drive-thru.

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

Quat sanitizer test strips not present for dish sink or cloth buckets.

Aug 1, 2023

Initial

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.