Firehouse Subs
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
47
Score
Across the available record, Firehouse Subs has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Mar 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Fernandina Beach average 68, so Firehouse Subs trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 4 live flying insects in mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On metal rack next to three compartment sink boxes of hand soap and hand sanitizer stored above clean pan lids and utensils. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in back kitchen has fruit/vegetable wash bucket in sink. Employee removed bucket from handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of chips on floor in back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of bread toaster at front counter soiled with food debris build up.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets at front counter soiled with food debris. Also, fan covers in walk-in cooler soiled with dust build up. Also, on exterior of ice chute and around nozzle on soda machine in lobby soiled with soda residue/mold-like substance. Also, ceiling vents at front counter soiled with dust build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In stand up reach in freezer and reach in cooler in back kitchen employee drinks on shelves with customer food. Operator moved all drinks and stored correctly. **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler at front counter soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, unwashed tomatoes and onions stored above open boxes of ready to eat meats.
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at front counter, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator made new sanitizer bucket and retested at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-08-4
47
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
35
Apr 29, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Nov 8, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. tuna salad (58F); cut tomatoes (58-60F) in small flip top cooler in set up station. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 59F. Manager stated food was placed in cooler from walk in cooler this morning around 10am. Manager discarded food.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tuna salad (58F); cut tomatoes (58-60F) in small flip top cooler in set up station. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 59F. Manager stated food was placed in cooler from walk in cooler this morning around 10am. Manager discarded food. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. Logan missing employee training certificate. Employee he was hired last August.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat test strips not available
16-37-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door gasket soiled. Employee cleaned gasket. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Set up flip top cooler has an ambient temperature of 59F. Cooler door gasket is torn. Cooler was emptied and placed out of order. Manager agreed not to use cooler until units properly works. There are other working coolers that can be utilized.
14-74-7
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Manager wearing a watch and a bracelet while preparing a sandwich.
13-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towels stored on sandwich prep counter near the register. Employee properly stored wet towels **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Set up flip top cooler door gasket torn.
14-11-5
47
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuna 48f cut tomatoes 50f manager adjusted cooler temperature **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottle with clear substance inside, manager label comet **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal drinks in reach in cooler up top, manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in walk cooler with white growth
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Green shelving in walk in cooler with rust pitting.
14-17-4
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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 Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs.
How does Firehouse Subs compare to other restaurants in Fernandina Beach?
Firehouse Subs most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Fernandina Beach average of 68.
Has Firehouse Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Firehouse Subs have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent 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 two times per year on average.
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