Firehouse Subs

3434 E Lake Rd Ste 1, Palm Harbor, FL 34685

American

Last inspected: Aug 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Firehouse Subs appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 6, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.

“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Palm Harbor restaurant scores 74. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

36-27-5

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Brett and Blasé expired 2023

53B-14-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Drop plate of ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on cooler on front line. Operator states he has already scheduled repair

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Two door cooler in kitchen

23-03-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust.

36-27-5

Oct 30, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in front line area

13-03-4

Basic - -Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in back kitchen - manager cleaned cooler - corrected on site -Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute at the beverage station - manager cleaned ice chute **Corrected On-Site**

22-16-4

Jun 26, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Mar 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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.

11-26-1

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Firehouse Subs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs on file is from Aug 6, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs.

How does Firehouse Subs compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?

Firehouse Subs most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Harbor average of 74.

Has Firehouse Subs' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Firehouse Subs have averaged around two violations 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 two times per year on average.

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