Firehouse Subs of Tarpon Springs

40545 Us Hwy 19 N Ste C, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689-4833

American

Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Firehouse Subs of Tarpon Springs five times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 20, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Among Tarpon Springs restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 20, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. meatballs (120F - Reheating)started 2 hours ago, operator moved to microwave, heated to 165F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

03E-02-5

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Fully enclosed deep fryer with suppression system added next to steamers at front of line, single door reach in cooler added next to existing 3 door cooler.

51-16-7

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

May 24, 2023

Complaint Full

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

View 6 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use Tongs in hot water in hot well next to meatballs, not 135F, discussed with operator heating the water, or verify that it is 135 before using it for the tongs. Water 87F at time of inspection.

10-05-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter installed.

29-42-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment in kitchen soiled,

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler soiled

23-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer and in dry storage.

08B-38-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Firehouse Subs of Tarpon Springs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs of Tarpon Springs on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Firehouse Subs of Tarpon Springs compare to other restaurants in Tarpon Springs?

Firehouse Subs of Tarpon Springs most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tarpon Springs average of 77.

Has Firehouse Subs of Tarpon Springs' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Firehouse Subs of Tarpon Springs have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Firehouse Subs of Tarpon Springs 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 of Tarpon Springs inspected?

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

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