Firehouse Subs

34737 Emerald Coast Pkwy Ste 5, Destin, FL 32541

American

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Firehouse Subs has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

Compared to other Destin restaurants (averaging 90), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 3 compartment sink quaternary solution 500ppm. Employee corrected to 200 ppm during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-18-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Case of Cheetos stored on top of hand wash sink next to ice maker. Employee removed food from sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cloth stored on food contact surface near steam well.

21-12-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing- sliced beef brisket 27F on prep table next to slicer.

06-01-5

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with hanging ice bucket. **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

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/. 5 employees working at time of inspection.

53A-05-6

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 - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Bryant Bailey, Tedron Turner, and Jewel Reynolds's have been employed since 2022 with no proof of food safety training.

53B-13-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. One employee wearing a watch and one employee wearing a bracelet both engaged in food preparation. Both employees removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

13-07-4

Basic - Shared dumpster lid open.

33-16-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet cloth used and stored on meat slicer to re use again. Employee removed cloth and placed in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**

21-09-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Small amount of substance on left side of ice lip/chute.

22-20-5

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface on top of bun toaster under pan of bacon and on prep table under pan of pickles.

21-05-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on food prep table near meat slicer. **Repeat Violation**

40-06-5

Nov 21, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 7, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Firehouse Subs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Firehouse Subs compare to other restaurants in Destin?

Firehouse Subs most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Destin average of 90.

Has Firehouse Subs' inspection record improved over time?

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

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