Firehouse Subs #0008
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
70
Score
Firehouse Subs #0008 appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 18, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “missing drain plug at dumpster” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
By comparison, the average Orange Park facility scores 73, putting Firehouse Subs #0008 on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
May 15, 2025
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In kitchen area, employee drink cups and employee energy drink can on prep table. Manager removed drinks. Also, employee drink cup on shelf next to single service tongs in back corner of kitchen. Manager placed drink of employee table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine next to mop sink, handle of scoop in ice. Manager removed handle from product. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Green dumpster out back of establishment labeled firehouse missing dumpster plug.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On drink machine in lobby, around soda nozzle soiled.
23-03-4
82
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
May 16, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of toaster oven has build up of food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid at rack by three compartment sink. Operator could not identify chemical and disposed of contents. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Receptacle in women's restroom has a missing lid. Operator states will order replacement lid.
32-12-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug is missing on dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer for stand up reach in cooler by hand washing sink at front counter. Operator placed an ambient thermometer in the unit. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
70
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker located on chemical side of splitter added at mop sink. No vacuum breaker present on non-chemical side. Instructed operator to install on non-chemical side.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof available. Per operator, training is completed within thirty days of employment. Provided and discussed DBPR Form HR 5030-103 with operator.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid on rack by three compartment sink. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored at bottom of mop sink, not hung to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table by hand washing sink at front counter. Person in charge moved to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior top of microwave by hand wash sink at front counter has damage and surface no longer smooth and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior right side of toaster machine has accumulation of debris.
22-08-4
58
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler along wall at front counter observed salami (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated lid had been open a lot one hour prior to temperature and placed product in reach-in freezer. Observed second temperature at 42F . **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice chute with mold-like substance buildup on tea dispenser.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at handwash sink near three compartment sink. Operator stocked towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee expired. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. Predator was able to obtain and print copy of license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Observed employee washing containers without including the rinse step. Employee sanitized rinse sink and filled with fresh water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-16-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in coolers across from three compartment sink with torn gaskets.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. At front entry behind counter observed a box of bread stored on the floor. Operator moved the bread during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On soda machine observed mold-like substance buildup around exterior of ice chute.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At front entry behind counter observed to go lids stored on the floor. Operator moved lids during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Firehouse Subs #0008 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs #0008 on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs #0008?
Across the inspection record, “missing drain plug at dumpster” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs #0008.
How does Firehouse Subs #0008 compare to other restaurants in Orange Park?
Firehouse Subs #0008 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Orange Park average of 73.
Has Firehouse Subs #0008's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Firehouse Subs #0008 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Firehouse Subs #0008 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Firehouse Subs #0008 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Firehouse Subs #0008 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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