Firehouse Subs Merchants Walk

3615 South Florida Ave #820, Lakeland, FL 33803-4868
American
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Firehouse Subs Merchants Walk appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 5, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near zero violations each time.

“Employee personal items stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Lakeland sits at 86, putting Firehouse Subs Merchants Walk on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing the following information 1. Training expiration date 2. Trainer name 3.Trainer certification #.
53B-10-4
90
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1,2024. Current license was sent electronically and printed to be displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
95
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on the prep table near the 3 compartment sink.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink next to the 3 compartment sink blocked by a utility cart with a bag of onions on the cart. The cart was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back prep area behind the slicer.
36-27-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Black purse on a case of cups under the front counter register. The purse was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
74
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed car keys on shelf next to disposable cups by registers and tote bag by to go cups at register
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked door handle at glass reach in cooler door
14-11-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Firehouse Subs Merchants Walk last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs Merchants Walk on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs Merchants Walk?

Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs Merchants Walk.

How does Firehouse Subs Merchants Walk compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Firehouse Subs Merchants Walk most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Firehouse Subs Merchants Walk's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Firehouse Subs Merchants Walk have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Firehouse Subs Merchants Walk 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 Merchants Walk inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Firehouse Subs Merchants Walk is inspected around two times per year on average.