Subway

3379 Main St, Atlanta, GA 30337
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
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Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Subway three times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 12, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

“Food-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Atlanta facility scores 90, putting Subway on the weaker side. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed failure to update time log for tphc food items. Observed meatballs in the front food service area with a time stamp for 2:33-6:33pm for January 8 The food in unmarked containers or packages, or marked to exceed a 4-hour limit shall be discarded PIC discarded food and replaced with new meatballs
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed failure to maintain food contact surfaces clean to sight and touch. Observed blackish buildup on the roof of the ice machine in main kitchen. PIC shall burn ice and deep clean machine.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
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Aug 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Provide a back flow device on the mop sink located inside room next to the restroom. Must provide within 10 days.
511-6-1.06(2)(e)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of red slime in the interior of ice machine. Must discard all ice and clean and sanitized alol parts inside of the ice machine.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Food (deli meat) found stored past disposal date marked. COS (expired July 16, 2025. Person In Charge Discarded food item)
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food contaminated by three rolls of deli meats held in dirty 4 compartment sink. Meat in contact with dirty sink was disCarded.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture (at 4 compartment sink faucet and the prep sink faucet). Must repair within 10 days.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
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Jul 24, 2024
Initial
6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Dining room not cleaned. Observed booths floors and tables not cleaned between guests. Code: 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed hand wash soap and paper towels at dish sink. Remove from this sink area and do not use this sink for dishwashing. Code: Handwashing Aids and Devices, Use Restrictions. A sink used for food preparation or utensil washing, or a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water or similar wastes, may not be provided with the handwashing aids and devices required for a handwashing sink.
511-6-1.07(3)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Missing choking poster and hand wash poster. Cos: provided signs to copy and post. Post choking prevention sign in dining room for public view and employees must wash hands sign at hand sink. Code: Handwashing Signage. A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees.
511-6-1.07(3)(d)
13B - compliance with georgia smoke free air act (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Missing no smoking sign. Post at entrance. COS: provided sign. Code: O.C.G.A. § 31-12A-8. “No Smoking” signs; (a) “No Smoking” signs or the international “No Smoking” symbol consisting of a pictorial representation of a burning cigarette enclosed in a red circle with a red bar across it may be clearly and conspicuously posted by the owner, operator, manager, or other person in control in every public place and place of employment where smoking is prohibited by this chapter.
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed gaps in wall board, hole at ceiling, missing floor tile, etc. CA: fix areas where the floor, wall, and ceiling is deficient. Code: Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be nonabsorbent, light colored, and attached so that they are easily cleanable.
511-6-1.07(2)(f)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Missing light shield over light in walk in cooler. Provide. Code:(i) Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding. 1. Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2. Shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant bulbs need not be used in areas used only for storing food in unopened packages, if: (i) The integrity of the packages cannot be affected by broken glass falling onto them; and (ii) The packages are capable of being cleaned of debris from broken bulbs before the packages are opened. 3. An infrared or other heat lamp shall be protected against breakage by a shield surrounding and e...
511-6-1.07(2)(i)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Subway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Subway on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Subway?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Subway.

How does Subway compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Subway most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Subway's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Subway have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Subway means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.