Firehouse Subs

9251 W Flager St #103, Miami, FL 33174

American

Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Firehouse Subs stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jul 16, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “towels used to line food-contact shelves at front counter”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pepper jack (56F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator placed in another cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer container stored inside hand sink next to triple sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 leddles in standing water 76F next to steam table. Observed discarded the water and washed utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Towels used to line food-contact shelves at front counter. **Repeat Violation**

14-05-4

Jul 25, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Oct 16, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator changed sanitizer and last reading Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

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. Observed no written procedures available. **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current license displayed. Operator showed current license. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee food on preparation table. Operator removed the food. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-02-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

Basic - Towels used to line food-contact shelves at reach in cooler at front counter.

14-05-4

Jul 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 10 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available.

16-37-1

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of Togo containers stored on floor. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler bottom near to door entrance.

29-49-6

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary solution at 0ppm.

21-08-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

23-24-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of raw onions stored on floor in back of the kitchen.

08B-38-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Firehouse Subs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs on file is from Jul 16, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs?

Across the inspection record, “towels used to line food-contact shelves at front counter” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs.

How does Firehouse Subs compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Firehouse Subs most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Firehouse Subs' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Firehouse Subs have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Firehouse Subs means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Firehouse Subs inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Firehouse Subs is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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