Firehouse Subs
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
86
Score
Firehouse Subs has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
Across the inspection history, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Among Boca Raton restaurants, the typical score is 74; Firehouse Subs is comfortably above that bar. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Time extended 59 days. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: Operator unable to provide at time of inspection **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Advised operator of necessary hair restraint. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Observed employee engaging with food without a hair restraint, advised operator a hair restraint must be worn. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: Observed 2 employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraints **Admin Complaint**
13-03-4
86
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (58F - Cold Holding); turkey (57F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (58F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (58F - Cold Holding); roast beef (58F - Cold Holding); turkey (57F - Cold Holding); tuna (57F - Cold Holding). Observed items under bags of ice. Per operator items held out of temperature for 2.5 hours. Advised operator to move to working reach in cooler. Operator did. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Cheese 58F Turkey 58F cut lettuce 58F cut tomato 58F per operator items held out of temperature for 1.5 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved items to working cooler. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Time extended 59 days. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Advised operator a covered receptacle is needed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Time extended to next unannounced routine inspection. **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Advised operator of necessary hair restraint. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Observed employee engaging with food without a hair restraint, advised operator a hair restraint must be worn. **Time Extended**
13-03-4
70
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
86
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Oct 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 emailed **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: Time extension until next unannounced inspection **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. No light shield on ceiling light above three compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: No shields at time of inspection Time extension until next unannounced inspection **Time Extended**
38-07-4
86
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler with three doors on make line at ham (56F - Cold Holding); turkeys (56F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (56F - Cold Holding); cheese (56F - Cold Holding), Reach in Cooked onions ; (56F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding) Manager removed all items and called for Maintenance Three door true cooler in back room at pastrami (46F - Cold Holding); meatballs (46F - Cold Holding); roast beef (46F - Cold Holding) Maintenance person arrived during inspection **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **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. Form emailed **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. No light shield on ceiling light above three compartment sink **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking from ceiling **Warning**
29-11-4
58
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Front counter cold holding unit cutting board- observed soiled wiping cloth on cutting board. Employee removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
95
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in disrepair on three door cooler in back prep room
14-11-5
67
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
Jul 15, 2022
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.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At prep room hand wash sink, manager filled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing.the back room by the rear exit door
36-36-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put hat on **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Firehouse Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs.
How does Firehouse Subs compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Firehouse Subs most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Firehouse Subs' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Firehouse Subs have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three 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 three times per year on average.
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