Firehouse Subs 172

668 W 23 St, Panama City, FL 32405

American

Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Firehouse Subs 172 stretching back to 2023. Firehouse Subs 172 was last inspected on Oct 8, 2025. 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 three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “exterior back door has a gap at the threshold that opens” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Panama City restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 8, 2025

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Upright cook line reach in: ham 55F, per manager item in cooler over night, see stop sale. Also in upright reach in: shredded lettuce 54F, per manager in cooler less than 1 hour. Lettuce placed in walk-in cooler at time of inspection.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upright cook line reach in: ham 55F, per manager item in cooler over night, see stop sale. Also in upright reach in: shredded lettuce 54F, per manager in cooler less than 1 hour. Lettuce placed in walk-in cooler at time of inspection.

03A-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee began cleaning ice machine during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-20-5

Basic - Exterior back door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled milk crate in walk-in. Mold like substance on reach in gasket on cook line. Employee cleaned gasket, manager removed crate and placed with trash for discarding. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Sep 5, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-05-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drink and lunchbox stored next to the food in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Oct 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chili 106F, loaded potato soup 105F, per employee, less than 4 hours. Staff voluntarily discarded product during inspection.

03B-01-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by three compartment sink.

31B-02-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink in freezer. Manager discarded drink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Previous food manager Carla Taylor 12-7-21 is no longer employed. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water in front of soda dispensing area. Staff mopped. **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

May 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Mar 28, 2023

Complaint Partial

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by 6 live roaches found in the following locations: 6 live in narrow crevice under front counter above front line prep area. **Warning**

35A-05-4

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer in three compartment sink tested at 500+ppm, employee diluted, retested at 200ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**

41-18-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to dish area.

35B-01-4

Jan 12, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Firehouse Subs 172 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs 172 on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs 172?

Across the inspection record, “exterior back door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs 172.

How does Firehouse Subs 172 compare to other restaurants in Panama City?

Firehouse Subs 172 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City average of 83.

Has Firehouse Subs 172's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Firehouse Subs 172 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Firehouse Subs 172 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 172 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Firehouse Subs 172 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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