Firehouse Subs 356
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
86
Score
Firehouse Subs 356 appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 18, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Firehouse Subs 356's latest score of 86 sits above the Tampa average of 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker needed for splitter on mop sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
86
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker needed for splitter on mop sink **Warning**
29-42-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed on containers in storage area **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. 3 compartment sink. Soap not rinsed of dishes before sanitizing **Warning**
16-16-4
70
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
53B-10-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on reach in cooler. Manager removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket preventing proper air drying.
42-01-4
82
Apr 11, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in reach in cooler on front line are torn. Reach in cooler door on front line falls off when opening. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Apr 10, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 operator employee health agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop inside seasoning bin on shelves in back kitchen area.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table on front line. Employee removed and properly stored drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with long braids has no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on front line not at proper ppm of quaternary ammonium. Manager refilled sanitizer solution retested at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
70
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap dispenser does not work at hand washing sink by cash register. Manager fixed soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket's of pickles stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Employee removed pickles and properly stored them. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in dirty water less hen135F. Manager removed utensils and water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket have buildup of of food debris inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Employee cleaned out gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not hung preventing proper air drying. Employee properly stored mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of food used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients in reach in cooler on cooks line. Manager added proper labeling to containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager display licensing. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket's inside reach in cooler are torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic containers on clean dish shelves have broken corners.
14-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Firehouse Subs 356 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs 356 on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs 356?
Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs 356.
How does Firehouse Subs 356 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Firehouse Subs 356 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Firehouse Subs 356's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Firehouse Subs 356 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Firehouse Subs 356 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 356 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Firehouse Subs 356 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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