GROVETOWN, Columbia County

FIREHOUSE SUBS

220 MERIDIAN DRIVE GROVETOWN, GA 30813

Food

Latest score

Jun 3, 2026

City

GROVETOWN

County

Columbia

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.

Jun 3, 2026

Routine

Score: 954 violations

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12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee working with/preparing food items while wearing jewelry (watch and bracelets). CA: Ensure employees remove jewelry, only a plain band can be worn while working with food.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed bottoms and exterior of cold holding units in need of cleaning to include exterior surface, handles, and gaskets. CA: Clean thoroughly and routinely.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed caulk above 3-compartment sink in need of cleaning. CA: Clean or recaulk.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed personal drink stored in cold holding units. CA: Designate area for personal items and use it.

Nov 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed oven and microwave in need of cleaning to include doors of cold holding units, handles, gaskets. CA: Clean areas thoroughly and routinely.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed floors and wall above 3-compartment sink in need of cleaning to remove debris. CA: Work to clean or replace caulk above 3-compartment sink.

May 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 924 violations

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12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed employee handling RTE foods with long hair without hair tie, longer than an inch. CA: Hair should be properly restrained with hat with top and hair ties or hair net when longer than an inch.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed FSE without most recent inspection posted for view of customers. CA: Most recent inspection report should be displayed within 15 feet of front or primary public entrance.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed oven and microwave in need of cleaning along with doors, handles, gaskets of equipment. CA: Clean these nonfood-contact areas thoroughly and routinely.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed floors and wall above 3-compartment sink in need of cleaning to remove debris and build-up. CA: Clean floors routinely, work to replace caulking above sink.

Jul 30, 2024

Routine

Score: 913 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hand sink in back area not accessible to employees at all times due to the malfunction of soap and sanitizer dispensers. CA: Hand sinks should remain accessible and dispensers functional to ensure proper handwashing.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed employees handling RTE foods with long hair without proper covering with a hairnet or a hat. There were no hairnets available. CA: Hair should be properly restrained with proper ties, hat with top, not a visor, or hair net.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed floors and wall above 3-compartment sink in need of cleaning to remove food and build-up. CA: Properly and routinely clean areas to remove food and build-up.

Feb 15, 2024

Routine

Score: 922 violations

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed microwave used for tawing and reheating for hot holding with significant food debris throughout. C/a Clean thoroughly and increase cleaning frequency. New

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed employees handling RTE foods with long hair not covering their heads with a hat or hairnet. There were no hairnets at the facility. C/a Obtain hair nets for employees. Hats with a top, not a visor. Repeat.

Aug 7, 2023

Routine

Score: 972 violations

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12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee handling food with long beard and long hair. CA: Beard length longer than 1/2" must have a beard guard. COS

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employees handling food wearing bracelets. CA: No bracelets or watches on wrists or forearms if handling or preparing food.COS