Firehouse Subs
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
100
Score
Firehouse Subs appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 16, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Firehouse Subs' latest score of 100 sits above the Gainesville average of 75. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of paper towels at the kitchen hand wash sink. A roll of towels was brought from storage. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed: the wall over the 3 compartment sink is soiled/deteriorating.
36-30-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the area over the multiport nozzle has splash buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed: 2 back packs stored on cases oF potato chips. The packs were moved to the wall hooks. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
78
Aug 1, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: on the front line in the hot well on the back counter: meatballs 90, chili 95, potato soup 98F. These items were placed in the microwave for quick reheating. 15 minutes later back in the hot well, the meatballs were at 148F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Observed: meatballs on the front line, in hot holding, 129 to 143. The one meatball at 129F was discarded. ALSO, 135-145F. Potato soup 164F **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: Observed: meatballs on the front line in the hot holding unit: 98,102,126. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: Multiple hot wells were checked: 129, 129,131 were the low temperatures found in the hot well and the hot tower. **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
86
Jul 24, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Apr 23, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: on the front line in the hot well on the back counter: meatballs 90, chili 95, potato soup 98F. These items were placed in the microwave for quick reheating. 15 minutes later back in the hot well, the meatballs were at 148F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Observed: meatballs on the front line, in hot holding, 129 to 143. The one meatball at 129F was discarded. ALSO, 135-145F. Potato soup 164F **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
86
Apr 22, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: yellow peroxide sanitizer stored next to to go cups under the register. The spray was moved to cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: on the front line in the hot well on the back counter: meatballs 90, chili 95, potato soup 98F. These items were placed in the microwave for quick reheating. 15 minutes later back in the hot well, the meatballs were at 148F. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: on the front line, cut lettuce, 49-53F. This comes pre-shredded and bagged. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed: plastic bottled water stored on the floor in the dry storage soda closet.
08B-47-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: lack of a choking poster. One will be emailed.
51-13-4
58
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
86
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: on the front line make table pastrami 49F, Beef 45F. The items were moved to the rif for quick cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed: the kitchen hand wash sink was blocked by a garbage can. The can was moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: plastic serving trays in the kitchen hand wash sink. These were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on the front line a sanitizer bucket next to single serve to go trays, and gallon containers of liquid. The buckets were adjusted away from everything. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
67
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Firehouse Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs.
How does Firehouse Subs compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Firehouse Subs most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Firehouse Subs' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Firehouse Subs have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the 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 four times per year on average.
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