Firehouse Subs

12528 Sw 88Th Street, Miami, FL 33186
American
Last inspected: Jul 18, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Firehouse Subs appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 18, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “wet wiping cloth not stored” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at front counter prep station.
36-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloths not stored sanitizing solution between uses at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
90
Jan 9, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter preparation table. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Still observed **Time Extended**
21-12-4
95
Jan 7, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili (124F - Hot Holding) at warmer station at front counter. As per operator for 3 hours. Operator changed the temperature for the warmer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding) in bottom reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator since yesterday 01/06. Operator segregated the chicken to be discarded. Also observed sliced turkey (48F - Cold Holding) in standing reach in cooler across from ice machine. As per operator and label since Sunday 01/05 Operator discarded the sliced turkey.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding) in bottom reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator since yesterday 01/06. Operator segregated the chicken to be discarded. Also observed lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at front counter preparation table. As per operator for less than 3 hours. Also observed sliced ham (51F - Hot Holding); sliced turkey (48F - Cold Holding); cooked roast beef (46F - Cold Holding) in standing reach in cooler across from ice machine. As per operator the sliced ham and roast beef for less than 3 hours. Operator moved items to reach in freezer for rapid cooling. As per operator and label the sliced turkey since Sunday 01/05 Operator discarded the turkey.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food remnants in HWS at front counter.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at HWS by back exit door.
31B-05-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at standing reach in cooler across from ice machine. Operator provided thermometer during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on drying rack above three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter preparation table.
21-12-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on container lids on rack across from ice machine.
24-08-4
43
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents at front counter prep line and throughout rear kitchen soiled with dust build up. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at all reach in coolers soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves of reach in cooler at prep line soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-17: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
86
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired for employees Disneyland T., Reina F., Eddy G, hired more than 60 days all trainings expired 9/2023 and 1/ 2024. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents at front counter prep line and throughout rear kitchen soiled with dust build up. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at all reach in coolers soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves of reach in cooler at prep line soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-16-4
78
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning chemicals stored above clean sanitized food containers stored on the drying rack above 3 compartment sinks. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed for the vents above the ware washing area,dry storage,prep area, front counter.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed for the food containers stored on drying rack above 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4
70
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed for vents above ware washing, soda dispenser area ,prep areas . **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed for both back doors.
35B-01-4
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Firehouse Subs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs on file is from Jul 18, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs?

Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs.

How does Firehouse Subs compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Firehouse Subs most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Firehouse Subs' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Firehouse Subs have averaged around three 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 three times per year on average.