Firehouse Subs 0243
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
58
Score
Across the available record, Firehouse Subs 0243 has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Restaurants in Gainesville average 75, so Firehouse Subs 0243 trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in make line reach-in cooler: cheese (48F,47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated cheeses placed in cooler 45 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed cheeses in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Inspector discussed not over filling pans on make line with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute and nozzle area of dining room soda machine. Manager cleaned items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to office.
31B-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf next to three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth stored make line across from pass through window.
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on make line, 0 ppm.
21-08-4
61
Apr 22, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Item in reach-in cooler at end of front counter: ham (44F - Cooling). Employee stated ham was sliced the previous day. Manager had employee discard ham during inspection.
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Item in reach-in cooler at end of front counter: ham (44F - Cooling). Employee stated ham was sliced the previous day. Manager had employee discard ham during inspection.
01B-38-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in kitchen reach-in cooler: ham (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Ham was used during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Red cutting board stored on prep table across from drive thru.
22-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices stored on kitchen dry storage rack.
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handles of scoops in spices on dry storage rack touching spices.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front of ice and water machine.
23-03-4
47
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in warmer located in prep area next to drive thru. Manager stated meatballs were reheated 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed meatballs in microwave to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. Establishment has no written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Two employees expired on 6/24/2023.
53B-14-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of wheat rolls stored on floor in prep area next to drive thru. Manager placed rolls on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored on shelf next too three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee energy drink on prep table with slicer. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé scoop used to scoop spice stored on dry storage shelf next to ice machine. Manager discarded cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers on dry storage shelf next to ice machine.
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on storage container next to ice machine. Manager had employee wash,rinse and sanitize scoop then place scoop in pan. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
52
Feb 13, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Firehouse Subs 0243 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs 0243 on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs 0243?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs 0243.
How does Firehouse Subs 0243 compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Firehouse Subs 0243 most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Firehouse Subs 0243's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Firehouse Subs 0243 have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Firehouse Subs 0243 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 0243 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Firehouse Subs 0243 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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