Firehouse Subs
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
90
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Firehouse Subs, the earliest from 2022. On Dec 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Among Fort Myers restaurants, the typical score is 80; Firehouse Subs is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in dining area with water staining.
36-32-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored to dry in mop sink.
42-01-4
90
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle money with bare hands, touch apron then put on gloves without washing hands prior to preparing food. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Observed commercially processed meatballs at 123F at 1.5 hours in steam well. Operator increased heat to high and meatballs are now at 138F at 2 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
03E-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice bin with black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets while preparing food on cook's line. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
67
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Plastic squirt bottle containing blue toxic substance not labeled by three compartment sink. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic ramekins no handles left in containers of bulk spices in prep area. Operator removed from containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed open employee beverage on wire shelf above dry seasonings. Operator moved drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked gaskets in three door reach in cooler across from three compartment sink.
14-11-5
78
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on wire rack next to three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice bin. Operator removed from bin. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops not hung to dry in mop sink area. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table at front counter not stored in sanitizer solution.
21-12-4
74
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottle unlabeled with blu liquid by three compartment sink. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed uncovered employee beverage on shelf with salad dressings and seasonings. Operator removed from shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets while preparing food. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops sitting in mop sink not stored in a manner to dry.
42-01-4
64
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink in kitchen. Operator refilled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food at front counter.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers on wire rack next to three compartment sink wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Firehouse Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs?
Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs.
How does Firehouse Subs compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Firehouse Subs most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Firehouse Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Firehouse Subs have averaged around four 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 two times per year on average.
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