Firehouse Subs #0210
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
78
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Firehouse Subs #0210, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 10, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jacksonville restaurant scores 74. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
5
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation with no state approved food handler training. Person in charge stated employee was hired 90 days prior.
53B-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear plastic containers stacked on top of each other with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry stored above three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of water bottles stored on floor under hand wash sink on front line. Person in charge moved bottles to designated location. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers stored above three compartment sink.
16-46-4
78
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee did not rinse all soap from hands after washing before drying. Observed one employee touch clothes then apply soap with no water and then don gloves.
12A-26-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle stored over clean wiping cloths and bottled beverages. Person in charge removed spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda dispenser on soda tower in dining room. Person in charge cleaned soda dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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 one employee hired less than 60 days prior with no signed reporting agreement. Employee signed employee reporting agreement by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored next to ice machine.
14-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain cover for drain under three compartment sink. Person in charge found and reattached drain cover. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage with lid stored on top wire rack above clean wiping cloths in dry storage area. Person in charge removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on wire rack above prep table near three compartment sink. Employee removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind three compartment sink soiled with mold like substance.
36-27-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exit door of establishment missing self-closing arm rendering door unable to self-close. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
45
Apr 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at the end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where no hose is attached.
29-42-4
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee used restroom in dining area, entered prep area of kitchen, and immediately placed gloves on to initiate a task to work with food without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-11-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain under triple sink in kitchen. Wall near triple sink in kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened box drink in reach in cooler near manager office. Drink removed. Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee soda cup on shelf above prep table in kitchen. Cup discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door near manager desk.
35B-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on back prep table in kitchen. Cloth removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
61
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In back kitchen area near mop sink, observed 1 flying insect.
35A-02-6
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. Two employees present, hired less than 60 days, no proof of employee responsibilities. Supplied operator with DBPR form 5030-103. She explained to employees and signed document. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. On clean dish shelves, two plastic lids cracked. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Plastic plate at top of soda dispenser by nozzle has build up. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door missing door closer.
35B-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on prep counter at front line. Operator moved to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water at dumpster enclosure. **Repeat Violation**
29-19-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee cup stored on shelf above prep table. Operator moved to desk area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
55
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Dumpster lid missing. One lid missing on dumpster. Also, drain plug missing.
33-29-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple clear plastic lids have cracks.
14-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave at prep area has encrusted residue in interior.
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water at dumpster enclosure.
29-19-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In three door reach-in cooler at back line, unwashed fruit stored over cut onions. Operator corrected durin inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Firehouse Subs #0210 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs #0210 on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs #0210?
Across the inspection record, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs #0210.
How does Firehouse Subs #0210 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Firehouse Subs #0210 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Firehouse Subs #0210's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Firehouse Subs #0210 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Firehouse Subs #0210 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Firehouse Subs #0210 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Firehouse Subs #0210 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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