Firehouse Subs 2038

11700 San Jose Blvd Unit 5, Jacksonville, FL 32223

American

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Firehouse Subs 2038 has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Dec 18, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Firehouse Subs 2038 on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sauce at 119°. Frontline. Person In Charge reheated sauce to 170-180°. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at 2 Hand Wash Sink dispensers.

31B-02-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. By vent. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**

23-24-4

Apr 9, 2025

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. No proof of any employee training available **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: At today's callback : no proof of any employee training available. **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Feb 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jun 29, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 28, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Kitchen window opening lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Plans on file show solid wall dividing dining area and kitchen. Area is now open. Spoke to Robert at District office and showed pictures and operator will need to have sneeze guard added approximately half way or add plexiglass to close up area in order to protect food during preparation. Operator will have this completed later today and re-inspection for Thursday June 29 **Warning**

08B-01-4

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans on file show solid wall dividing dining area and kitchen. Area is now open. Spoke to Robert at District office and showed pictures and operator will need to have sneeze guard added approximately half way or add plexiglass to close up area in order to protect food during preparation. Operator will have this completed later today and re-inspection for Thursday June 29 **Warning**

51-16-7

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Firehouse Subs 2038 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs 2038 on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Firehouse Subs 2038 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Firehouse Subs 2038 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Firehouse Subs 2038's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Firehouse Subs 2038 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 2038 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 2038 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Firehouse Subs 2038 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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