Firehouse Subs

5975 S University Dr, Davie, FL 33328
American
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Firehouse Subs has 10 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 13, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Davie restaurant, which scores around 79. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
95
Apr 28, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in back prep kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
90
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink closest to back door. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks by soda rack not secured. Manager replaced chain to fully secure. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
86
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In prep area TRUE 3 DOOR - chopped lettuce (56F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar (60F - Cold Holding); sliced pepper jack (58F - Cold Holding) sliced provolone (58F - Cold Holding); sliced american (59F - Cold Holding); meatballs in marinara (59F - Cold Holding); shaved cooked steak (58F - Cold Holding); chili (61F - Cold Holding); sliced deli turkey (62F - Cold Holding); sliced deli ham (62F - Cold Holding); sliced corned beef (61F - Cold Holding); sliced pastrami (62F - Cold Holding); sliced roast beef (61F - Cold Holding). Per manager items not prepared, portioned, or received today and in unit more than 4 hrs. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In prep area TRUE 3 DOOR - chopped lettuce (56F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar (60F - Cold Holding); sliced pepper jack (58F - Cold Holding) sliced provolone (58F - Cold Holding); sliced american (59F - Cold Holding); meatballs in marinara (59F - Cold Holding); shaved cooked steak (58F - Cold Holding); chili (61F - Cold Holding); sliced deli turkey (62F - Cold Holding); sliced deli ham (62F - Cold Holding); sliced corned beef (61F - Cold Holding); sliced pastrami (62F - Cold Holding); sliced roast beef (61F - Cold Holding). Per manager items not prepared, portioned, or received today and in unit more than 4 hrs.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Dispenser in back prep area damaged and not dispensing soap.
31B-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bag of frozen cooked chicken thawing in sink at room temperature. Employee placed under running water to properly thaw. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at front counter reading less than 150ppm quaternary. Employee remade to proper 200ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
61
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
74
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Emailed procedures to manager **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container inside hand sink right end of sandwich line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. Emailed reporting agreement to manager. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in kitchen. Operator discarded drinks at will **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at front counter. Operator put hat on **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
58
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 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
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chili (125F - Hot Holding) on steam table at front counter less than 2 hours ago. Operator reheated in microwave to 170F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in sandwich station at front counter. Employee moved to work on cash register **Corrective Action Taken**
13-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Firehouse Subs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs?

Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs.

How does Firehouse Subs compare to other restaurants in Davie?

Firehouse Subs most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Davie average of 79.

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 medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Firehouse Subs 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Firehouse Subs is inspected around three times per year on average.