Firehouse Subs
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025
61
Score
Across the available record, Firehouse Subs has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Firehouse Subs was last inspected on Sep 18, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Jacksonville restaurant, which scores around 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in flip top reach in cooler, cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding). Employee stated lettuce had been in reach in cooler for approximately 20 minutes. Lid to cooler was opened for lunch rush. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Observed 2 employees use hand sanitizer instead of washing hands before putting on gloves. One employee took customer order then used hand sanitizer, put gloves on and began making a sandwich. Second employee touch hair while taking order then used hand sanitizer, put gloves on and began cutting bread for orders. **Repeat Violation**
12A-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored on top of wall divider at front counter over to go bagging station. Operator had employee remove phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under front counter ice machine soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets throughout establishment soiled/torn. Also, around soda nozzle on soda machine in lobby soiled with dry soda residue. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. In reach in cooler near mop sink, fan cover has dust build up.
36-50-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table. Operator discarded water bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
61
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
43
May 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical 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. Missing at the end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where small black hose is attached.
29-42-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee came from back kitchen area, placed gloves on, and immediately began working with food (cookies) without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect observed near mop sink in back kitchen.
35A-02-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on cutting board on sandwich make line at front counter. Wet cloth on prep table in back kitchen area. Both cloths moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under drink dispenser in dining area.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelf inside cabinet under iced tea station in dining room is cracked with exposed particle board.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At drink station in dining area, top of silver counter under and around water/ice machine. Inside cabinets under drink station where trash can is stored.
23-03-4
52
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table across from sandwich make line, meatballs with marinara 118F. Meatballs placed into service approximately one hour prior. Meatballs removed and placed in microwave to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at the end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where tiny piece of hose is attached.
29-42-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat and keys stored on shelf under register next to single use soda lids. Items moved and stored correctly. Employee hat on top of iced tea liners in back storage area.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint/beard guard while engaging in food preparation. Three employees on make line do not have hair restraint and one employee does not have beard guard. One employee placed hair restraint on. **Corrective Action Taken**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under drink dispenser in dining area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in glass door reach in cooler in back prep area where bulk meats are stored.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. White shelf below drink dispenser area (right side) is cracked.
14-47-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment.
33-16-4
52
May 8, 2023
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 Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs.
How does Firehouse Subs compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Firehouse Subs most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Firehouse Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Firehouse Subs have averaged around eight 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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