Firehouse Subs

1519 Ne Pine Island Road, Ste 140, Cape Coral, FL 33909

American

Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Firehouse Subs has been inspected seven times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 20, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “equipment in poor repair” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

The city-wide average for Cape Coral sits at 77, putting Firehouse Subs on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone and keys on prep table in kitchen. The manager removed cell phone and keys from prep table. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler front counter gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Jul 18, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling tile missing above stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen.

36-36-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from toasters gasket torn.

14-11-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid. The manager closed dumpster lid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Jan 8, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. The manager removed wiping cloths from prep tables. **Corrected On-Site**

21-10-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from toaster gasket torn.

14-11-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The manager dumped out water from container that utensils were in. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Nov 16, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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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. The DM is assuring all personnel read, sign and maintain in files. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Dry wiping cloth in use.

21-10-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food in stand up reach-in cooler beside prep table across from 3 compartment sink.

08B-49-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

13-07-4

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn beside front cash register.

14-11-5

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

21-09-4

Mar 22, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

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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 Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs.

How does Firehouse Subs compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?

Firehouse Subs most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Coral average of 77.

Has Firehouse Subs' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Firehouse Subs have averaged around three 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 three times per year on average.

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