Firehouse Subs 1946
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Firehouse Subs 1946 has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Feb 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “employee personal items stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Firehouse Subs 1946's latest score of 70 falls below the St. Petersburg average of 77. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -1 live fly behind from counter near hand wash sink -9 live flies in back kitchen near hand wash sink -3 live flies in back kitchen on bag of onions -9 flies in mop sink area -3 flies near dry storage shelf near 3 compartment sink Observed landing on bag of onions, box of marinara sauce, and to go boxes Operator has killed 5 flies. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: 3 live flies on and around bag of onions in kitchen 1 live fly near hand wash sink in kitchen 2 live flies near 3 compartment sink 1 live fly on front prep line 1 live fly near soda machine in dining room **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: 1 live fly observed today Operator killed **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board behind front counter has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under front line shelves **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator provided a printed license that expired Feb 1 2026. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
70
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -1 live fly behind from counter near hand wash sink -9 live flies in back kitchen near hand wash sink -3 live flies in back kitchen on bag of onions -9 flies in mop sink area -3 flies near dry storage shelf near 3 compartment sink Observed landing on bag of onions, box of marinara sauce, and to go boxes Operator has killed 5 flies. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: 3 live flies on and around bag of onions in kitchen 1 live fly near hand wash sink in kitchen 2 live flies near 3 compartment sink 1 live fly on front prep line 1 live fly near soda machine in dining room **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator provided a printed license that expired Feb 1 2026. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board behind front counter has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under front line shelves **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
70
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -1 live fly behind from counter near hand wash sink -9 live flies in back kitchen near hand wash sink -3 live flies in back kitchen on bag of onions -9 flies in mop sink area -3 flies near dry storage shelf near 3 compartment sink Observed landing on bag of onions, box of marinara sauce, and to go boxes Operator has killed 5 flies. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator provided a printed license that expired Feb 1 2026. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board behind front counter has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee beverage on food prep table in kitchen near microwave. Employee removed and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones stored on food prep table in kitchen near microwave Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee tied hair back and put on a hat. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under front line shelves **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on top of steamer behind front counter used for heating food. Operator moved to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -to go boxes not for immediate use stored on lower shelf of prep table on front line not inverted. Operator inverted boxes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
55
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink in prep area. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Warning**
11-03-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher in hand sink on cook line. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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 - 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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees food in stand up cooler above pickles. Employee stored food properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of soda bottles on floor in dining room area. Employee moved items off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
33
Jan 29, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Firehouse Subs 1946 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs 1946 on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs 1946?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs 1946.
How does Firehouse Subs 1946 compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Firehouse Subs 1946 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Firehouse Subs 1946's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Firehouse Subs 1946 have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Firehouse Subs 1946 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 1946 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Firehouse Subs 1946 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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