Firehouse Subs
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
100
Score
Firehouse Subs has been inspected 11 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 22, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up three times.
Firehouse Subs' latest score of 100 sits above the Jacksonville average of 74. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In makeline reach in cooler beef stored above fill line at 49F. Person in charge removed excess. In silver stand up reach in cooler ham, deli meat, beef on bottom of unit at 45-49F. Person in charge states has had door open to stock. Ambient temperature of unit 47F ambient on bottom shelf during inspection. Items are tightly packed. Discussed increasing spacing with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: In silver stand up reach in cooler ham, turkey closest to door 44-45F. In glass door reach in cooler beef 47F. Person in charge moved items to walk in cooler and moved lids to introduce airflow. Person in charge called for service during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
41
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Jun 18, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 29, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Unable to license at inspection due to violations put on warning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: Unable to license during inspection due to waiting on plan review approval. **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added double sided prep line with all elements ( steam well, steamers, hot holding equipment and toaster) built into line. Has changed employee access to hand wash sink as they have to walk around central line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-29: Operator needs more time to submit and get approval on plans. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
78
May 28, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs on line at 125F. Meatballs in steam table at 91, 92. Person in charge states have been out less than 4 hours. Began reheating. Retemped one pan at 167F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Unable to license at inspection due to violations put on warning. **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door and metal door stand up cooler tomatoes, tomatoes, deli meat, deli meat 45-46F. Person in charge states has had both doors open to stock line this morning. Ambient temperature of both units 43F during inspection. May be airflow issue due to overcrowding of pans. Person in charge began rearranging. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added double sided prep line with all elements ( steam well, steamers, hot holding equipment and toaster) built into line. Has changed employee access to hand wash sink as they have to walk around central line. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Door left sided to dumpster enclosure off of hinges and missing panels. Also, observed construction debris in enclosure. Lids open.
33-24-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash signs in kitchen and men's restroom. Person in charge added during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
52
Oct 11, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice deflector plate in ice machine slightly soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
90
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at sandwich making station near POS soiled/ stained. Also, portable cutting board in prep area soiled/ stained.
22-02-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean lids stored in container that has debris. Operator had container changed out and lids cleaned during this inspection **Corrected On-Site**
24-06-4
86
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. loaded potato soup (118F - Hot Holding); chili (124F - Hot Holding) in steamtable across from POS. Operator stated soup and chili were just recently moved from drive thru area. Operator reheated both items to more than 165F and placed back in steamtable. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to prep table blocked with utility cart and bucket. Operator removed cart to clear path to hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.ice chute on water station machine in dining area soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) on front service line. Operator remade sanitize solution and retested at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled
23-03-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Firehouse Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food 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 100 out of 100, which is higher 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 two 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 three times per year on average.
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