Firehouse Subs
Last inspected: Jul 8, 2025
70
Score
Going back to 2022, Firehouse Subs has seven inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 8, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about 12 violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink in prep area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. -Terri -Carmen
53B-09-4
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -left side flip top reach in cooler on cooks line -right side flip top reach in cooler on cooks line -operator moved thermometer to warmest spot in both coolers **Corrected On-Site**
05-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -right side flip top reach in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -right side flip top reach in cooler on cooks line interior soiled
22-16-4
70
Jan 27, 2025
Complaint Full
10 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In washing area.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled at front counter Vents over dish drying rack
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting boards on prep line front counter
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees water cup on dry storage rack. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at front counter
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in at front counter gasket soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in at front counter Reach in freezer at front counter
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Lids at drink station in dining area.operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by handwashing sink and three compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in bucket at mop sink.
42-01-4
61
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting board at prep station front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers at prep station Walk in cooler shelves soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
90
Sep 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with. Employee used cell phone and put gloves on without washing hands
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dicer on warewashing shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting board at prep station front counter.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee water bottle and drink cup on counter next to to go cups. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. One male employee at sandwich station **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One male employee at sandwich station
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers and reach in freezer gaskets at front counter. Walk in cooler fan guards
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee at prep station cutting onions.
08B-39-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers at prep station Walk in cooler shelves soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cucumbers and lemons over soups in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
43
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized./pans, trays not sanitized after wash and rinse/advised/ **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./vegetable cutter soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information./all certificates missing employee's date of birth.
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions./installed 1/24/2022.
29-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine./grey panel soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items./employee's bag on storage rack. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor soiled. Floor under front counter prep table soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket. Front counter reach in cooler gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./soda lids not inverted, customer self service.
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust./behind 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
45
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
41
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained white cutting boards at preparation table front counter.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets at walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Condiments in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting board at storage shelf .
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on preparation table in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At clean equipment storage shelf.
24-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Firehouse Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs on file is from Jul 8, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs.
How does Firehouse Subs compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Firehouse Subs most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Firehouse Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Firehouse Subs have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 12 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 around three times per year on average.
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