Firehouse Subs Bee Ridge
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
70
Score
Across the available record, Firehouse Subs Bee Ridge has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 29, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “open dumpster lid”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Firehouse Subs Bee Ridge's 70 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/25. Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic pitcher in hand sink. Pitcher was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.Observed wall cover peeling away from wall next to mop sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
70
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in glass single door reach in cooler cut tomatoes 58F, and macaroni and cheese 57F. Ambient temperature of cooler 57F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in glass single door reach in cooler cut tomatoes 58F, and macaroni and cheese 57F. Ambient temperature of cooler 57F.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washed partially blocked by dry storage shelf. Unable to stand in front of sink.
31A-09-4
67
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
86
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
95
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
86
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Hand wash sink blocked by garbage can. Corrected by relocating can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic water pitcher in Hand wash sink. Employee corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no Food Manager Certification with more than 4 employees working. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside Reachin Cooler on line and drive through as well as single glass door refrigeration near front cash register area. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed between ice machine and triple sink room no coving. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lids open on dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed I dry storage area, several food spice and other mixes in plastic containers not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Walkin Cooler missing bottom segment of door gasket. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic food pans stacked in pan storage area wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
55
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade guard with food debris. Employee corrected by cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed thermometer in disrepair inside Reachin Cooler at drive thru.
05-05-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed coving missing between drive thru area and triple sink area, next to Hand wash sink.
36-03-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage and debris on pad around dumpster.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open on dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black/pink substance on white ice chute guard inside ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Firehouse Subs Bee Ridge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs Bee Ridge on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs Bee Ridge?
Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs Bee Ridge.
How does Firehouse Subs Bee Ridge compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Firehouse Subs Bee Ridge most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Firehouse Subs Bee Ridge's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Firehouse Subs Bee Ridge have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Firehouse Subs Bee Ridge 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 Bee Ridge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Firehouse Subs Bee Ridge is inspected around two times per year on average.
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