Athens, Clarke County

Subway

1573 S LUMPKIN ST ATHENS, GA 30601

Food
Latest score
93
Jan 12, 2026
City
Athens
County
Clarke
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 12, 2026

Routine

Score: 933 violations

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No proper EPA-registered Norovirus disinfectant onsite. Corrective action (CA): Establishment must have EPA-registered disinfectant onsite at all times for vomit/diarrheal clean-up.; Disinfectant must be on EPA List G.

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 inspection report not posted.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed knives being stored in room temperature water between uses. Knives were removed from water and will be cleaned every 4 hours.

Jul 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 825 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 time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods held above 41F in prep cooler, and right make table and left make table. CA: All TCS foods must be held at 41F or below for cold-holding. Right make table and prep cooler were determined not to be in good repair. All TCS foods out of temperature were discarded and PIC was advised not to use equipment until it an hold temperature at 41F or below. It was determined out of temperature items from left make table were only out of temperature at front due to lid staying open. PIC advised to keep make table lid closed between uses.

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: No

Dining room tables being sanitized using one bucket method. Corrective action (CA): Dining room tables must be cleaned and sanitized using either two bucket method or sanitizer in spray bottle with single-use paper towel. Person in charge (PIC) swapped to sanitizer in spray bottle with paper towel.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Back door left cracked open for duration of inspection.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed knives being stored in room temperature sanitizer water fully submerged between uses. Knives were taken out and cleaned and will be cleaned and sanitized between uses.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Right make table and prep cooler found not to be able to hold TCS foods at 41F and not in good repair. PIC advised to have equipment serviced and not to use until in good repair.

Feb 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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

Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in 3-compartment sink >400ppm. Corrective action (CA): Quaternary ammonium sanitizer shall have a concentration between 150-400ppm. Person in charge (PIC) diluted sanitizer to reach concentration greater than or equal to 400ppm.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed PIC set frozen steak out to thaw on counter. CA: Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be thawed under refrigeration or fully submerged under running water. PIC submerged thawing steak under running water less than 70F.

Aug 22, 2024

Routine

Score: 962 violations

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Back door in kitchen has air gap along right side and bottom, allowing potential pest entry.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Multiple flies throughout establishment.

Mar 7, 2024

Routine

Score: 954 violations

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Back door in kitchen has light/air gap at bottom right corner, allowing potential pest entry.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No handwashing signage posted at back hand sink as required to notify employees to wash hands.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Wet mop stored in empty mop bucket - not hung to dry.

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 phone stored on shelf over prep table.

Jul 19, 2023

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(t) - food preparation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No splash guards as required between front prep sink and 3-compartment sink and between back prep sink and hand sink.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Food employees observed wearing only visor - not a full hair restraint (hairnet, ball cap, if visor - hair net under).

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(d) - backflow prevention, air gap (p)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Back prep sink does not have an air gap or air break as required (to floor sik or floor drain).