Firehouse Subs
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
55
Score
Firehouse Subs appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 4, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to seven violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Firehouse Subs' 55 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At back kitchen, bottle of multi surface cleaner stored on shelf with single service plates. Operator moved chemical to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. All employee SafeStaff certificates missing date of birth.
53B-10-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. At front counter, brownies packaged on-site missing establishment address.
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At front counter area, top of fryer soiled with salt debris. At front counter area, multiple reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On dry storage shelves in back kitchen area, 2 seasoning containers not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelves above triple sinks, plastic containers stacked before air drying.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple reach-in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under slicer prep table has build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At front counter area, conveyor oven has build up of food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
55
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 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. No written procedures available. Operator stated she ordered bodily fluid clean up kit. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In prep area, handwash sink has trash can and broom blocking sink. Operator moved trash and broom. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At prep area, no paper towels. Operator stocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee certificate expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In back kitchen, wall and ceiling vent is very slicer table has dust build up.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At end of make line in lower shelf, interior of microwave has encrusted debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At end of make line in lower shelf, exterior of microwave, front handle area soiled.
23-03-4
58
May 23, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In men's restroom, no paper towels. Operator supplied. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In stand up reach-in cooler at front line area, bags of turkey and ham not dated. Employee stated items were cut yesterday. Employee dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In back kitchen, ice machine has black mold-like substance on front of deflection plate.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In back kitchen, employee purse stored on prep counter with slicer. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At front counter, togo bowls and lids on top shelf behind hips, not inverted. Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
70
Sep 11, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing blue chemical cleaner stored on prep table in back kitchen. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored on prep table next to sandwich steamers. Bottles moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On make line, cut tomatoes placed into service approximately two hours prior 47F. Tomatoes moved to reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available. Manager states ordered but did not come on today's delivery.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee on make line. Restraint provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-02-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor on make line. Manager states just went through busy lunch. Line swept. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Brownies and cookies stored in front of register. Container removed from self service. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign missing in men's restroom. Inspector emailed sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in back kitchen. Employee phone on prep table at end of make line. Two jackets on dry storage rack with to go cups. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
52
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Firehouse Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs?
Across the inspection record, “floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation” 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 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Firehouse Subs' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Firehouse Subs have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the 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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