Firehouse Subs #0223
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Firehouse Subs #0223 eight times, with records going back to 2023. On Feb 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average for Jacksonville sits at 74, putting Firehouse Subs #0223 on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Total of nine employees at time of inspection. Four employees are certified food managers. No proof of training for other employees who have all been employed longer than 60 days. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: At callback, operator provided a signed employee list who took training through Florida Department of Health that is not an approved training. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On prep table with slicer, spray bottle of yellow multi surface cleaner on table next to trays of baked cookies. Operator removed spray bottle and stored on chemical shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live flying insect by registers at front counter.
35A-02-7
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. Total of nine employees at time of inspection. Four employees are certified food managers. No proof of training for other employees who have all been employed longer than 60 days. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Operator unable to provide any proof that employees are informed of their responsibility to report health problems to management. Provided operator with DBPR form 5030-103 via email. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container/food on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Upon arrival observed employee Chick-fil-A bag with food and employee drink on prep table with active prep being performed. Manager removed food and drink from table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple pans stacked before properly air drying on storage rack next to 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. On reach in freezer, both reach in coolers in kitchen area and on stand up reach in cooler next to handwash sink on front line gaskets are torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under reach in freezer and both reach in coolers in kitchen area soiled with food debris and build up.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On soda machine in lobby, white wall around soda dispenser soiled with dried soda residue. Also, exterior of ice chute on ice machine has build up of mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On back counter of front line, bread toaster has build up of food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On metal dry storage rack in kitchen area, plastic souffle cup used as scooper in container of garlic seasoning. Operator removed plastic cup from product and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. In kitchen area, one ice bucket not inverted on top of ice machine and once ice bucket not inverted on prep table. Operator filled ice buckets and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
41
Mar 26, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 31, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in prep area causes backup from floor drain in prep area when in use. Sink is not being used and manager has work order in for repair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: No change, management put do not use sign on sink and said there is a work order in for repair. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: 60 day follow up from original inspection. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water in bottom of sandwich set up reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: 60 day follow up from original inspection. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
78
Jan 23, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored over clean aprons and linens in kitchen on shelf. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in prep area causes backup from floor drain in prep area when in use. Sink is not being used and manager has work order in for repair. **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on the ice chute on drink machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nest present on clean containers by 3 compartments sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple containers are cracked.
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris in gaskets of coolers on front line.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water in bottom of sandwich set up reach in cooler. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet linen on table on prep area, not stored in bucket. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
52
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink near front register being used to fill plastic pitcher with water. Pitcher removed from sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee on sandwich make line is missing hair restraint. Employee placed restraint on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash around dumpsters behind establishment.
33-19-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Blue dumpster behind establishment.
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Blue dumpster behind establishment. Lid closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Silver reach in freezer in back kitchen area. Manager states reach in freezer will be cleaned today. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-16-4
70
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On shelf above prep table and slicer in back kitchen, burn spray and dry erase board cleaner stored with portion bags and portion scales. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Clean tomato slicer on clean storage shelf by triple sink in back kitchen. Slicer placed in dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink near prep table in back kitchen. Towels provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two blue ice buckets on top of ice machine in back kitchen. Buckets inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restroom in dining area.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license could be provided.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On prep table in back kitchen, employee apron stored on top of slicer. Apron moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall under triple sink in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on red cutting board on make line. Cloth moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
52
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Containers of cut lemons and cut limes at drink station in dining area for customer self service do not have covers.
08B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under large ice machine in preparation area. Under standing reach in coolers and standing reach in freezer in preparation area.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of cabinet under ice machine around pipes. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Firehouse Subs #0223 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs #0223 on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs #0223?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs #0223.
How does Firehouse Subs #0223 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Firehouse Subs #0223 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Firehouse Subs #0223's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Firehouse Subs #0223 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Firehouse Subs #0223 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 #0223 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Firehouse Subs #0223 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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