Firehouse Subs
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Firehouse Subs, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment in poor repair” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Hialeah facility scores 75, putting Firehouse Subs on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cleaning, when to prepared subs and handle clean equipment without washing hands and put gloves on prior to . **Repeat Violation**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used to store red bucket. Operator removed bucket from inside hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing subs no beard guard used.
13-04-4
67
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee putting gloves on after changing task without washing hands first. inspector coached employee on glove use and proper hand washing. Employee washed hands and put gloves afterwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purses and sweater on shelf next to single serve containers.
40-06-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top of prep table, next to pickles container and single serve containers. Operator stored sanitizer bucket on shelf under prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-44-1
78
Jun 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee change task and put gloves on without washing hands first. Manager coached employee in proper hand washing and gloves use. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee removed wrist jewelry. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of 3 compartment sink.
21-12-4
78
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs stored in water at 89F next to soup warmer.
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under cutting board front counter area. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
82
Oct 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed a splitter added with no vacuum breaker at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under red cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reaching cooler across from 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed a wet mop not stored in manner to dry.
42-01-4
70
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
74
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink with no vacuum breaker on threaded faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute on soda dispensing machine soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle of chlorine with no label. Operator place correct label immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in dining area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler across 3 compartment sink with torn gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel underneath red cutting board near slicer.
21-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service items at front counter not inverted. Employee inverted them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
58
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand wash sink. Manager removed bucket from inside hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing chlorine and fabuloso no labeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles stain. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in two door reach in cooler in front of 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a bag with frozen meatballs thawing at room temperature, Manager stored meatballs inside reach in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
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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 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs.
How does Firehouse Subs compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Firehouse Subs most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 75.
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 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 around two times per year on average.
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