Firehouse Subs
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025
50
Score
Inspectors have visited Firehouse Subs seven times, with records going back to 2023. On Oct 14, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Restaurants in Eustis average 82, so Firehouse Subs trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stored on shelf next to brownies. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute drink station front counter. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vent at front counter. Ceiling tiles over three compartment sink. Vents in dining area Ceiling tiles water mark in dining area.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under tables at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at front counter.
22-08-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Brownies at front counter. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket at front counter. Reach in cooler gasket at front counter Upright True reach in cooler gasket in prep area.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Black upright cooler at front counter. Reach in cooler interior at front counter. Upright True reach in cooler in prep area.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Stored on prep table at front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in prep area.
14-11-5
50
Dec 4, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
45
Aug 13, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soda machine nozzle - red cutting board in prep area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand sink next to stand up cooler. Blocked with trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. - from AC unit on wall per operator. Operator moped floor and place a fan to dry area.
28-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - dead roach under soda machine. Operator swept up dead bug. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Operator mopped floor **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floors under all equipment throughout the entire front line and back area
36-73-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. - Bownies and cookie at POS
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - drain under 3 compartment sink
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
45
Jun 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice chute at drink station - Red cutting board on line
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink next to 3 compartment sink
31B-02-4
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 new hires
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Vents over make line and dining area.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - box of potato chips stored directly on floor in back area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. - stored directly on ice machine.
10-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on line
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - large reach in cooler in back area.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
50
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner on top of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at drink station in dining room. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
74
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at drink station in dining area.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting boards
14-09-4
86
Feb 13, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Corn beef, pastrami **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Red cutting board on front line.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In back area.
36-34-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Firehouse Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs.
How does Firehouse Subs compare to other restaurants in Eustis?
Firehouse Subs most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Eustis average of 82.
Has Firehouse Subs' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Firehouse Subs have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Firehouse Subs means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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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