Firehouse Subs #1246

225 Palm Bay Rd Ne, Unit 184, West Melbourne, FL 32904
American
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Firehouse Subs #1246 stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 76, which Firehouse Subs #1246's 70 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer in single glass door reach in cooler broken, replaced in kind. **Corrected On-Site**
05-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda fountain ice / drink spout soiled with mold like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice maker has mold like substance near mounts for the deflector plate.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in sandwich making with no beard guard, more than 1/4" beard.
13-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. PPM for sanitizer buckets at 0 PPM. Corrected to 200PPM, bottle lost suction. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
70
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Unwashed produce stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over sliced deli meats manager moved**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
82
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
82
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets single door glass reach in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic containers across from triple sink
16-46-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes and peppers over ready to eat foods **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Rust on white plate in ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Firehouse Subs #1246 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs #1246 on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs #1246?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs #1246.

How does Firehouse Subs #1246 compare to other restaurants in West Melbourne?

Firehouse Subs #1246 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the West Melbourne average of 76.

Has Firehouse Subs #1246's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Firehouse Subs #1246 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Firehouse Subs #1246 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 #1246 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Firehouse Subs #1246 is inspected roughly once per year on average.