Firehouse Subs
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
45
Score
Across the available record, Firehouse Subs has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Firehouse Subs was last inspected on Feb 12, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Firehouse Subs' 45 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
25
Jun 19, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 19, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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/. Added a walk in cooler in back kitchen 6 years ago, the last plans we have are from 1998 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Will apply soon **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Apr 17, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut lettuce and tuna
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 50f tuna salad and cut lettuce since last night, prep unit at 53f, discarded by manager **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner on shelf above soda boxes, manager removed it **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager placed some **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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/. Added a walk in cooler in back kitchen 6 years ago, the last plans we have are from 1998 **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. 53f my probe thermometer reads in small prep cooler, ice buildup seen on the interior **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open can soda in back prep area
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Making sandwiches, two employees
13-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Sam Al prep cooler
05-09-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Washed tomatoes placed on same box that they came in unwashed
25-32-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In back prep area
21-12-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink by triple sink
29-11-4
33
Apr 1, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by triple sink, mgr placed one **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For new employees, mgr could find filled up list, only blank copy was found
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men restroom not closing all the way
32-04-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Making sandwiches
13-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Mgr couldn't find it
51-18-6
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plates on top shelf, back storage area by triple sink, employee inverted them **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet in hand sink by triple sink
29-11-4
61
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles with clear solution, manager labeled spray bottles during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine, manager cleaned ice machine during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee back pack stored on shelf touching noes of potato chips, manager moved back pack during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Firehouse Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs.
How does Firehouse Subs compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Firehouse Subs most recently scored 45 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 eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Firehouse Subs means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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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