Firehouse Subs

2400 Yankee Clipper Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32218

American

Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Firehouse Subs stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 22, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food”, showing up two times.

Firehouse Subs' latest score of 78 sits above the Jacksonville average of 74. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In prep area; broom, dust pan and bucket of pickles stored in front of handwash sink. Employee moved all items. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In prep area single door reach-in cooler, case of unwashed peppers stored over container of prepped onions. Operator moved onions. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In prep area reach-in cooler, 2 employee drinks with lids and straws stored on upper shelves with customers foods. Operator removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. In prep area, container of pickles stored on floor. Operated moved to cart. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Dec 18, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean dish shelves, plastic containers stacked before air drying.

24-08-4

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 by registers, cookies and brownies packaged onsite missing labeling. Operator stated customer picks up item.

02D-03-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In back kitchen reach-in cooler, case of unwashed tomatoes stored over ready to eat bagged lettuce. Operator moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Apr 11, 2024

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bag-in-box soda storage rack, tank not secured. Operator placed cable around tank. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on prep table, operator moved to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in front of walk-in cooler, ceiling tiles missing. Operator stated contractor was doing wiring work and broke ceiling grid. Contractor is in process of repairing ceiling. **Corrective Action Taken**

36-32-5

Jul 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing blue chemical cleaner stored with clean pans on shelf in dish area. Bottle moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks in back kitchen area.

51-11-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on sandwich line. Hairnet placed on. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of paper sandwich wraps at front counter. Wraps moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Feb 13, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at end of splitter on mop sink faucet where no hose is attached. Breaker installed. **Corrected On-Site**

29-42-4

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 plan could be provided. Inspector emailed example of plan. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach in cooler below flip top cooler at front counter, two bags of cut chicken prepared two days prior. Bags dated. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area. Manager began separating pans. **Corrective Action Taken**

24-08-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of pickles stored at front counter area. Pickles covered. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Firehouse Subs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs?

Across the inspection record, “unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food” 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 78 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 four 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 two times per year on average.

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