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Firehouse Subs #1551

13129 Us Highway 301 S, Riverview, FL 33578
American
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Firehouse Subs #1551 six times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 9, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 69, which Firehouse Subs #1551's 55 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee did not checked final reheat temperatures then placed chili, potato soap and chicken dumpling soup in steam well. Employee reheated items again and checked final temperatures at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03E-08-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chili (128F - Hot Holding); chicken dumpling soup (126F - Hot Holding); potato soup (126F - Hot Holding). Operator reheated at time of inspection, re temped all items from 168-182F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added with no additional backflow preventer.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In back kitchen. Operator fixed the issue and paper towel dispenses properly at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
55
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 45 F sitting high up in prep cooler. Manager placed to the bottom of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager provided 2 food handler certifications.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container in handwash sink.
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups in seasoning.
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
52
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
90
Dec 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler over cut lettuce.
08B-49-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer buckets stored next to togo boxes. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
67
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth hanging next to handwash sink, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: Wet wiping cloth on counter by register. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Firehouse Subs #1551 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs #1551 on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs #1551?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs #1551.

How does Firehouse Subs #1551 compare to other restaurants in Riverview?

Firehouse Subs #1551 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Riverview average of 69.

Has Firehouse Subs #1551's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Firehouse Subs #1551 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Firehouse Subs #1551 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 #1551 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Firehouse Subs #1551 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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