Subway in Augusta receives a 64% on their recent health inspection

Subway, located at 724 Laney Walker Blvd in Augusta, received a score of 64 points out of a possible 100 points during their 05/04/2026 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.

The violations noted by the inspector were:

Violation #1:
2-1B – hands clean and properly washed
511-6-1.03(5)(c) – when to wash (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed 2 employees enter kitchen after taking trash out and coming back from break without washing hands. COS- hands were washed C/A: Wash hands when switching tasks.

Violation #2:
2-2A – management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) – responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed missing Employee Health Reporting Agreements for all food prep employees. C/A: Have employees read, understand, and sign agreements prior to onboarding. Have all copies available at all times.

Violation #3:
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
511-6-1.05(7)(b) – food contact surfaces and utensils – cleaning frequency (p, c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed black buildup on ice spout in front food service in lobby. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.

Violation #4:
6-1A – proper cold holding temperatures
511-6-1.04(6)(f) – time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed several foods (tuna salad and steak) being cold held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in prep top cooler closer to the handwashing sink. COS- new food was prepped and old food discarded due to being out for 4 hours without temperature control C/A: Maintain cold holding temperatures at 41 degrees Fahrenheit and below.

Violation #5:
12B – personal cleanliness
511-6-1.03(5)(g) – jewelry (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed employees actively preparing food with a watch, bracelets, air pod, and jewelry. C/A: Only a plain band can be worn during active food prep.

Violation #6:
12B – personal cleanliness
511-6-1.03(5)(j) – hair restraints (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed employees actively preparing food without proper hair restraints. C/A: Wear proper hair restraints i.e. hair nets.

Additional remarks:
Note: Keep a record of temperatures. Discard after 4 hours.

Note: Store keys, phones, and drinks in a designated area away from food prep.

Note: Store mop in a way to properly air dry.

Note: Replace paper towels.

Note: Joint Inspection with Eboney Singleton.

Note: Keep food on ice at all times.

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