Firehouse Subs

280 E Van Fleet Dr, Bartow, FL 33830

American

Last inspected: Jul 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Firehouse Subs has been inspected seven times since 2022. Firehouse Subs was last inspected on Jul 15, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Firehouse Subs' latest score of 95 sits above the Bartow average of 87. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.

23-03-4

Jan 2, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by the 3 compartment sink blocked by boxes. **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the 3 compartment sink.

24-08-4

May 3, 2023

Complaint Full

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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.

11-26-1

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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed empty buckets and boxes blocking back hNd sink next to three compartment sink. Manager cleared area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sink by three compartment sink

31B-02-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Jul 29, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by three compartment sink blocked by boxes

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed certification with employee name in wrong spot and missing dob and manager name and certification number

53B-10-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in make line have food debris

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Firehouse Subs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs on file is from Jul 15, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs.

How does Firehouse Subs compare to other restaurants in Bartow?

Firehouse Subs most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Bartow average of 87.

Has Firehouse Subs' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Firehouse Subs have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent 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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