LEXINGTON, Oglethorpe County

Subway

726 ATHENS RD LEXINGTON, GA 30648

Food

Latest score

Mar 10, 2026

City

LEXINGTON

County

Oglethorpe

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 10, 2026

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed front line food staff w/o effective hair restraints (Ponytail pulled through hat). Ensure all food handlers utilize effective hair restraints. Ponytail tied to restrain all hair greater than 1/2". COS.

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

Additional cleaning needed on walks behind and ceilings over 3 comp sink, prep table w/ slicer, soda box rack and hand wash station.

Jul 23, 2025

Routine

Score: 942 violations

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed spray bottle in kitchen not labeled to identify contents. CA: Working containers for chemicals must be labeled with the chemical's common name. Spray bottle labeled as sanitizer during inspection.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed toilet in men's toilet room not operational. Person in charge stated plumber is coming today to make repairs.

Oct 24, 2024

Routine

Score: 905 violations

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

No CFSM certification posted. Post CFSM certification in public view.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Food in walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler on floor. CA: Food must be 6" off floor.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee wearing bracelet and watch. CA: No more than plain wedding band permitted on hands and wrists.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee observed not wearing hair restraint.

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

Observed heavy ice buildup in front prep cooler (not holding time/temperature control for safety foods).

Mar 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 903 violations

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

No CFSM certification posted. Obtain and post CFSM certification in public view. Repeat. Correct by 3/15/24

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed several stacks of exposed to go cups on front line over filled and exposed to contamination. Keep to go cups filled so that only the bottom of the top cup extends out of the dispenser. Correct by 3/15/24. Repeat

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed 1 top lid and 1 side door of dumpster open. Keep dumpster closed. Need to clean dumpster coral also. Correct by 3/15/24 Repeat.

Sep 20, 2023

Routine

Score: 8410 violations

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1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(1)(a)-(c)1,4,5,6-14,15, 16 - demonstration of knowledge (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

PIC unable to demonstrate basic food safety and employee illness reporting. Ensure PIC is able to address demonstration of knowledge questions.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No CFSM certification posted. Post CFSM certificate in plain view.

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

Ob served active personal drinks in unapproved containers (cup without straw/energy drink can)and stored above food or food prep stations. Staff drinks in food areas must be in single service cups with a lid and straw, and be located so as not to potentially contaminate food or food contact surfaces.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cases of chips and sauce packs on floor by WIF and in area of splash at sink. Ensure deliveries area stored properly when delivered.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Upon arrival, observed front line staff w/o proper hair restraints preparing food orders. Ensure proper hair restraints are utilized. Corrected by hairnets.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Numerous flies observed. Control pests.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed fly strips over prep area. Use approved pest control methods to control insects.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several stacks of exposed to go cups on front line at checkout. Ensure to go cups are protected in covered dispensers, or left in protective plastic sleeves with only the bottom of the top cup exposed.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed both doors of dumpster open. Ensure dumpster is closed and covered.

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 dust accumulations on ceiling vents. Clean vents at a frequency to prevent accumulations.