Firehouse Subs
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025
67
Score
Firehouse Subs appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 11, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tomatoe slicer
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler
23-24-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch . Removed the watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under prep table **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
67
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom tray of toaster oven, old food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Reach in cooler in front of restrooms.
33-31-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In front of mop sink.
36-03-4
86
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pastrami (49F - Cold Holding). Less than 4 hours placed in another unit to cool **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Front service line - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
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. Cell phone and cup on prep table next to slicer. Staff removed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
74
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pastrami (49F - Cold Holding). Less than 4 hours placed in another unit to cool **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue substance
41-17-4
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. Provided forms. Manager printed **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bottle in sink manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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. Provided forms **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager filled soap. front counter **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Front service line
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. Manager turned over **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed out license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Can drink in reach in cooler. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and cup on prep table next to slicer. Staff removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door ice machine
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
30
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In prep area **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In prep area **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. gallon measure in sink behind front counter. Lids blocking sink in prep area**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Three door cooler in prep area **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.in prep area **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handsink behind front counter closest to dry storage items **Warning**
23-03-4
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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 Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs.
How does Firehouse Subs compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Firehouse Subs most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Firehouse Subs' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Firehouse Subs have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four 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 two times per year on average.
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