Firehouse Subs
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
100
Score
Firehouse Subs appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 10, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.
Across the inspection history, “operating with an expired division of hotels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Palm Beach Gardens restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
86
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet/ soiled wiping cloth store on prep counter - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
95
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. No proof of training for Kelly dorvilier **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup in hand wash sink by back storage area- operator removed. **Warning**
31A-11-4
70
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in unclean water at 150F
10-05-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1 2023 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at prep station. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic sanitizer substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse wiping cloth at front counter hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on front counter.
22-08-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
43
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steamtable -Meatballs 105-123F- hot holding- food out of temperature for 15 minutes- operator placed in microwave to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Wiling cloth in so handwash sink by prep area- operator removed.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink- by prep area.
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steamtable utensils stored in water of 93F- operator removed water.
10-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees handling food and single service items - no hair restraint.
13-03-4
55
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. meatballs (117°F - Hot Holding). Operator states item is reheated in microwave and then placed in steam table. Operator states item has been in steam table for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator placed back in microwave and reheated to 170°F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-21 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in prep area. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-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. Operator unable to provide proof at time of inspection. Operator states some employees employed over 60 Days **Warning**
53B-01-5
61
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....meatballs 48°, macaroni cheese 45° in bottom shelf at tall reach in cooler at front being held less than 4 hours , employee moved it to upper acceptable shelf . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at prep room.
31B-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. Person in Charge stated that all employee are new within 30 days .
53B-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor...cut lettuce at prep room. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Firehouse Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs.
How does Firehouse Subs compare to other restaurants in Palm Beach Gardens?
Firehouse Subs most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Beach Gardens average of 81.
Has Firehouse Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Firehouse Subs have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Firehouse Subs 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Firehouse Subs is inspected around three times per year on average.
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