Firehouse Subs 0194
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, Firehouse Subs 0194 has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 12, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
“Equipment in poor repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Firehouse Subs 0194 scores about where you'd expect for a Jacksonville restaurant. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator emptied triple sink and remade solution and retested at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach-in cooler across from POS station.
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice bin soiled. Operator started cleaning it during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at front service line. Operator emptied and remade solution and retested at 150ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
74
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White Deflector plate in ice machine in back kitchen area soiled. Also, ice chute at self dispensing machine in dining area slightly soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach-in cooler at 1st sandwich making station has accumulation of debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Interior of ice machine in back kitchen area rusted in areas.
14-34-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach-in cooler across from POS torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
70
Apr 29, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Two Portable red cutting boards at sandwich making station soiled/ stained. Also, holster for can opener in prep area soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach-in cooler across from POS counter torn
14-11-5
82
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects near triple sink and one flying insect in prep area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee washing knife in triple sink, then put gloves on and made sandwich without washing hands. Also, employee sweeping floor, then put on gloves without washing hands first. Operator discussed hand washing procedures with employees
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding)in top of flip top reach-in cooler at sandwich making station. Observed bag of cut lettuce stored above chill line of reach-in cooler. Employee placed bag of cut lettuce in bottom of reach-in cooler to chill. Also, house made tuna (46F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler at sandwich making station. Employee stated the lid was opened during lunch. Employee closed lid to chill tuna. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Two pairs of tongs stored in container of standing water of less than 135F next to steamtable.
10-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in freezer across from ice machine torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box with sealed packages of bread stored on floor next to steamtable.
08B-38-4
50
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink to have a splitter on and no back flow device on non chemical side of splitter.
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. Observed establishment to not have employee health agreement forms. Inspector provided copy of employee health agreement form.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed establishment to not have written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed main ice machine located at rear of kitchen to be soiled on interior behind splash guard of unit. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand alone coolers near back door kitchen area to have torn door gaskets. Manager stated that the gaskets are on order. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over prep table across from ware washing area.
35B-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on table not in sanitizer solution. Manager placed wiping cloth into sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Firehouse Subs 0194 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs 0194 on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs 0194?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs 0194.
How does Firehouse Subs 0194 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Firehouse Subs 0194 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Firehouse Subs 0194's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Firehouse Subs 0194 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Firehouse Subs 0194 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 0194 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Firehouse Subs 0194 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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