Firehouse Subs #157
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2025
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Firehouse Subs #157 nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 24, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, showing up three times.
Firehouse Subs #157's latest score of 100 sits above the Brandon average of 82. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler by 3 compartment sink: Cold Holding ; sliced tomatoes (48F); cooked meatballs (47F); cooked steak (47F); commercially prepared tuna (45F); sliced ham (44F); sliced turkey 46 (44F); sliced roast beef (47F) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Takeout containers observed on the floor by office area. Employee placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 150ppm. Operator refilled, tested at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
78
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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. Operator provided proof of unapproved corporate training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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. Operator provided proof of unapproved corporate training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 30 fly casings and 1 live fly larvae on floor in corner under soda bibb rack. Operator removed the casings and larvae, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-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. Operator provided proof of unapproved corporate training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed residue buildup on gaskets of flip top coolers **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce stored over ready to eat sliced tomatoes. Manager mover the tomatoes and properly stored **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket. Manager properly stored the mop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
64
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed 3 chemical spray bottles stored on hand sink in dish area
41-10-4
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. Emailed to operator
11-27-4
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.
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. Emailed to operator
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold inside ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored on floor in dry storage area
10-14-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing at room temperature on prep table adjacent to mop sink
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop bucket in front of mop sink
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on back prep table adjacent to 3-compartment sink
21-12-4
45
Apr 21, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: Observed license expired at time of callback inspection **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold build up inside ice machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Observed black mold build up inside ice machine **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 3 tiles missing on floor near front registers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Observed 3 tiles missing on floor near front registers **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black mold build up along reachin cooler gaskets **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Observed black mold build up along reachin cooler gaskets **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Firehouse Subs #157 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs #157 on file is from Sep 24, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs #157?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs #157.
How does Firehouse Subs #157 compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Firehouse Subs #157 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Firehouse Subs #157's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Firehouse Subs #157 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Firehouse Subs #157 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 #157 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Firehouse Subs #157 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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