Firehouse Subs
Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Firehouse Subs six times, with records going back to 2022. On Oct 13, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Firehouse Subs' latest score of 100 sits above the Jacksonville Beach average of 73. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
22-20-5
78
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray can of bathroom cleaner stored on prep table. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Observed no proof employees health agreement forms related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector will provide Employee health agreement forms.
11-26-1
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. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector will provide along with Big 6 food borne illness and eight food Allergens.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer soiled located in prep area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no proof of certification of food manager for establishment. **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
13-04-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection report not available.
51-18-6
47
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect at soda machine located in dining area.
35A-02-6
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. Observed Required employee training expired for some employees. Parker Gerardo expired 9-15-2023.
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public(whits ice cream in stand alone freezer).
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Employee beverage container on a food preparation. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
67
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced pepper jack (48F); sliced cheddar (48F) stored in main flip top cooler on make line. Cheeses stocked to high and over the pan fill line. Employee stated cheeses were placed on top part of cooler from the bottom part approximately an hour ago. Manager moved cheese to bottom part of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink in womens bathroom. Manager provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Stand alone reach in cooler and stand alone reach in freezer door gaskets are torn. Coolers located in back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
14-10-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Firehouse Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains six 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 two times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs.
How does Firehouse Subs compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?
Firehouse Subs most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.
Has Firehouse Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Firehouse Subs have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the 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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