Firehouse Subs 744
Last inspected: Aug 11, 2025
74
Score
Firehouse Subs 744 has been inspected seven times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 11, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to the broader Largo restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Y-splitter connected to water hose at mop sink without a vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Basic - Women's restroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-02-4
Basic - Women's restroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Tongs handles touching cut lemons and limes in container in wait station area. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
74
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter establishment then don gloves without first washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
12A-16-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler at front counter interior have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
78
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched phone. Did not wash hands before starting to prep chicken salad. Employee washed hands.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Was at 0 ppm now at 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic pans on drying rack above oven stacked before drying.
24-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of front reach-in-cooler. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
67
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license- expired 02/01/2024 **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cut lettuce 49 F in reach in cooler at front line - employee placed lettuce in freezer for quick chill down- recheck 43 F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - meatballs at 116 F , meatballs 56 F at steam table in front line - manager reheated meatballs in microwave-recheck 179F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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 - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. AJ training card missing training date - Jolie present has Certifed Food Manager training **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
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on shelf in back kitchen - employee labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
39
Sep 16, 2022
Complaint Full
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above soda fountain syrup has accumulation of food dust
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottles at front counter **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cellphone on dish drying rack
40-06-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -small red cutting board at front counter **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -all employees in establishment **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic containers at dish drying rack
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris -toast master grill oven has accumulation of food residue -toast master grill oven has accumulation of food residue **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -energy drink in reach in cooler with items served to the public
12B-13-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed boxes of tomatoes over sliced pickles in reach in cooler adjacent Boxes on floor ice machine
08B-17-4
64
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -at prep station next to steam table
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee at back prep area **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -commercial oven has accumulation of food residue
22-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -old labels on metal pans at dish drying rack
16-46-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -at mop sink
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottles at cooks line
02D-01-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Firehouse Subs 744 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs 744 on file is from Aug 11, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs 744?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs 744.
How does Firehouse Subs 744 compare to other restaurants in Largo?
Firehouse Subs 744 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Largo average of 75.
Has Firehouse Subs 744's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Firehouse Subs 744 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Firehouse Subs 744 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 744 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Firehouse Subs 744 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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