Firehouse Subs of Lake City

2929 W Us Hwy 90 #102, Lake City, FL 32055

American

Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Firehouse Subs of Lake City has been inspected five times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 17, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which Firehouse Subs of Lake City's 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Nov 15, 2024

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Jul 30, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

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

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Aug 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jul 28, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Above single service items in outside shed.

41-10-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler: turkey 41F (45F - Cold Holding); tuna 41F (45F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes 43F (46F - Cold Holding) all other items are 41F or below, employee placed in reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/2022. Owner has confirmation number that they have paid. #226004765.

50-17-2

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ manager left for a catering order, she is on her way back. **Repeat Violation**

53A-05-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice bin.

22-02-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2 gaskets on cooks line torn.

14-11-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink near office, employee found sign and placed by sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 2 water bottles in reach in cooler across from Three compartment sink. Employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Underneath Handwash sink next to office, pipe had just broke today after receiving truck order.

29-11-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Firehouse Subs of Lake City last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs of Lake City on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Firehouse Subs of Lake City compare to other restaurants in Lake City?

Firehouse Subs of Lake City most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake City average of 80.

Has Firehouse Subs of Lake City's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Firehouse Subs of Lake City have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Firehouse Subs of Lake City 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 of Lake City inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Firehouse Subs of Lake City is inspected around two times per year on average.

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