Firehouse Subs
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Firehouse Subs seven times, with records going back to 2022. On Jan 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Firehouse Subs' latest score is in line with the Apopka average of 78. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Windex in spray bottle not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Food storage with cooked onions and buckets of pickles on floor in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave end of front line soiled **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
78
May 19, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair corner of refrigeration unit **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass cooler end of line has rust on shelves **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
90
May 16, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant license expired 4/1/25
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager Food manager expired February **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair corner of refrigeration unit **Warning**
14-71-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to meatballs cracked - operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lids to food bins soiled with food debris - operator washed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass cooler end of line has rust on shelves **Warning**
14-33-4
64
Aug 5, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Soda nozzle soiled **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by mop sink and by container holding soiled linens
36-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled behind glass cooler on front line Under entire front line that holds steamers Under and sides of cold equipment in kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water 87f **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit, Reach in cooler front counter has no thermometer **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer soiled **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler to glass cooler entrance to kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind garbage can to right of make station on front line
36-27-5
61
Apr 22, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant license expired 4/1/24 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
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. Some expired certificates from February 2024
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at dispenser end of front line **Repeat Violation**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue cleaner in spray bottle front line has no label **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle missing to upright glass cooler on line
14-11-5
Basic - Label on a food item packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go deserts front counter has firehouse subs name but no product name or date **Corrected On-Site**
02D-03-4
58
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4/1/23 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at end of front line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
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. Form not available for all employees **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils/over food Employee drink of shelving with food and dry good products **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid cracked to deli meat in walk-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet to hand sink in back prep area sprays all over when turned on **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4
Basic - towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
58
Jul 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Sliced deli meats exceed 7 day time mark in walk-in-cooler Sliced ham 6 lbs dated 6/30 Sliced ham 4 lbs dated 6/24 Sliced turkey 6 lbs dated 6/24
01B-13-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale - 10 packages of sliced deli meats in walk-in-cooler dated 6/24 and 6/30,
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap by ice machine - batteries not working **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on front line **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Firehouse Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs.
How does Firehouse Subs compare to other restaurants in Apopka?
Firehouse Subs most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Apopka average of 78.
Has Firehouse Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Firehouse Subs have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Firehouse Subs 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Firehouse Subs is inspected around two times per year on average.
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