Firehouse Subs 1797
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
47
Score
Firehouse Subs 1797 has been inspected five times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 4, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That's lower than the typical Palatka restaurant, which scores around 75. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the steam well of the cook line, chili (124F - Hot Holding); au jus (114F - Hot Holding); cooked onions (117F - Hot Holding); soup (121F - Hot Holding) steam well water very low. Operator added water and began reheating all products in the microwave. At conclusion of inspection all products reheated over 165 and placed back in steam well. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee on cook line adjusting pants with gloved hands then working with food without replacing gloves or washing hands.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Burned on food debris on conveyor belt of bread toaster. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink by walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
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 expired food handler training certificates for food handlers still employed.
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees hat stored on single service paper towels. Operator relocated the employee hat. Employee jacket on dry storage shelf over jug of mayo and bbq sauce. **Corrective Action Taken**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dining room soda dispenser with soda syrup build up on alcove walls of filling station.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hot water faucet of the compartment sink leaking.
29-11-4
47
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Apr 23, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the steam table closest to the end of the cook line by the wall, loaded potato soup (91F - Hot Holding) operator placed soup in the microwave to reheat to proper temperature. At conclusion of inspection loaded potato soup second temperature (156F - Hot Holding). **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink closest to the walk in cooler, per operator switched chemical provider and soap not replaced in dispenser.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Drive through soda machine ice scoop stored in direct contact with drink ice. Operator removed scoop and coached employee on storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf over the three compartment sink. Clean plastic containers stacked while wet and not inverted. Inverted the containers and discussed wet nesting with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee on the main cook line actively working with food with no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk ice bin has mold like substance on the deflector plate.
22-20-5
64
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 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. Meatballs in far end steam table at 90-102F. Person in charge states were heated in microwave prior to placing on steam table. Will reheat in microwave as they have been out of temperature for less than 4 hours.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter blend contains real butter held at room temperature at 74F. Person in charge states has been out of temperature for less than 4 hours. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insect in kitchen near mop sink.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establishment is licensed for 32 seats, has 30 inside, 12 outside. Is on municipal water and sewer. Observed signature from Fire Jurisdiction. **Repeat Violation**
28-12-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pick up items off of the floor, and pull up pants with gloved hands, remove gloves, put on new gloves and handle cheese without hand wash. Spoke to employee during inspection.
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Debris buildup on toaster rollers.
22-02-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing at mop sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed lettuce stuck to clean dishware in dishware storage area. Also, several containers has old label residue.
16-48-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered seasonings in unlabeled containers. Person in charge began labeling during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-01-5
37
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without system approval for such change. Establishment is licensed for 32 seats, have 30 indoors, have added 3 tables with 12 seats outdoors. For a total of 42 seats **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-09: Person in charge has form with fire Marshall sign off, missing utility signature. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: No change. Establishment is on city water and sewer. **Time Extended**
28-12-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Firehouse Subs 1797 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs 1797 on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs 1797?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs 1797.
How does Firehouse Subs 1797 compare to other restaurants in Palatka?
Firehouse Subs 1797 most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Palatka average of 75.
Has Firehouse Subs 1797's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Firehouse Subs 1797 have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Firehouse Subs 1797 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Firehouse Subs 1797 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Firehouse Subs 1797 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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