Firehouse Subs of America
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
52
Score
Firehouse Subs of America has been inspected 11 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 6, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to other Sarasota restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of bleach stored on top of their drink cooler. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their steam table: Meatballs (120F - Hot Holding). Operator stated it had been there for approximately 30min. Operator reheated it to 170F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed the right side cook line sink soap dispenser out of batteries.
31B-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple single service cups used as scoops for their seasonings. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles/vents with dust build up in the establishment.
36-34-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed the hand wash sign missing form the men's restroom
31B-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door self closing device broken. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed some To-go boxes not inverted operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
52
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup being used as a scoop for their seasoning container. Operator removed the cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee phone stored above their back prep table. Operator removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observe their new dumpster missing a drain plug. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed their back exit door not self closing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-09: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
82
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 training for the operators 5 non-manager employees. Operator states they have their certifications and will send them later today. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup being used as a scoop for their seasoning container. Operator removed the cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee phone stored above their back prep table. Operator removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observe their new dumpster missing a drain plug. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed their back exit door not self closing. **Warning**
35B-03-4
74
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the prep hand wash sink with a bowl and peeling knife inside. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed the two cook line soap dispensers not working. Operator switched to manual. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees working with food with no hair restraints. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed the dumpster lid open.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers on the line not inverted. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
67
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
47
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on multiple ceiling tiles in the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pickles and soda cases on the floor to the right of the cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket at 0ppm quaternary. Operator emptied out the bucket and retested it at 200ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloths on the cook line. Operator placed cloths in sanitizer buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working on the line without a hair restraint. Operator had employee put on a hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee bag stored with food in the dry storage area. Operator removed bag. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris build up on the left side oven on the cook line.
22-08-4
70
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no breaker on splitter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris build up on meat slicer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed outside garbage with a broken/missing lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
33-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape used to repair door handle on the 3 part reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
70
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no breaker on splitter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in left side standing reach in cooler: Tuna (45F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Brisket (49F - Cold Holding); Shredded lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated food had been there overnight and removed food for disposal. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed temperatures in left side standing reach in cooler: Chopped lettuce 47F, Tuna salad 48F, Pepperoni 47F, Turkey 41F. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in left side standing reach in cooler: Tuna (45F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Brisket (49F - Cold Holding); Shredded lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated they had been in their overnight and removed food for disposal. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed temperatures in left side standing reach in cooler: Chopped lettuce 47F, Tuna salad 48F, Pepperoni 47F, Turkey 41F. **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed manager employee agreements. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris build up on meat slicer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like build up in the interior of the ice machine. Observed black mold like build up in drink ice chute. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed outside garbage with a broken/missing lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
33-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape used to repair door handle on the 3 part reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
45
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in left side standing reach in cooler: Tuna (45F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Brisket (49F - Cold Holding); Shredded lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated food had been there overnight and removed food for disposal. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no breaker on splitter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray stored above soda machine boxes. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in left side standing reach in cooler: Tuna (45F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Brisket (49F - Cold Holding); Shredded lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated they had been in their overnight and removed food for disposal. **Warning**
01B-02-5
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. Emailed manager a clean up plan. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris build up on meat slicer. **Warning**
22-02-4
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. Emailed manager employee agreements. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in chemical storage. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink in the food storage area. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like build up in the interior of the ice machine. Observed black mold like build up in drink ice chute. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape used to repair door handle on the 3 part reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-71-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust build up on fan used on the front line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed outside garbage with a broken/missing lid. **Warning**
33-15-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of pickle spears stored on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed in use food storage bins with cracks and missing pieces. **Warning**
14-38-4
26
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose Bibb. Educated operator. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corned Beef 54F, Cut Tomatoes 53F in Reachin Cooler at front counter for an hour, operator removed to Reachin Freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/22. Please renew license at www.my Florida license.com **Warning**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed beef defrosting in Hand wash sink. Operator corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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 employee training certificates. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on Reachin Cooler door handle. **Warning**
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic food pans wet nesting on storage shelves. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed package of beef in Hand wash sink . Operator corrected by removing to cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
43
Aug 15, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed establishment uses quaternary sanitizer in 3 compartment sink but has chlorine test kit.
16-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed broken cover on receptacle in women's restroom .
32-12-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exterior door lacking self closing apparatus.
35B-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed drain on Hand wash sink in preparation area leaking.
29-11-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Firehouse Subs of America last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs of America on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs of America?
Across the inspection record, “outer openings not protected with self-closing doors” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs of America.
How does Firehouse Subs of America compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Firehouse Subs of America most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Firehouse Subs of America's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Firehouse Subs of America have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Firehouse Subs of America means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Firehouse Subs of America inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Firehouse Subs of America is inspected around three times per year on average.
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