Firehouse Subs
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
61
Score
Firehouse Subs appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 27, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Firehouse Subs' 61 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee, while wearing gloves, touch pants and wipe hands on apron, then continued prepping food order without washing hands and changing gloves. Educated employee on proper hand washing and food handling procedures. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed measuring pitcher stored inside hand wash sink at front counter.
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. Observed no food employee agreement form signed for new hire currently working. Reviewed agreement form with employee and she signed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two employee drinks stored on dry storage shelf in back kitchen area.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees at front counter not wearing hair restraints while prepping food orders.
13-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored at front counter make table.
21-12-4
61
Jan 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Edward Tallman 11/21/2019-2024 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-11: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-11: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
86
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At tall 3 door reach in cooler- Sliced cheese 44-46F- cold holding , sliced ham 47F- cold holding, sliced beef 46-47F- cold holding chopped lettuce 45-47F- cold holding cooked chicken 44F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 2.5 hours- operator moved to reach in cooler/ freezer to quick chill. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Edward Tallman 11/21/2019-2024 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee open drink in cooler over sliced meats - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
70
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
86
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef meatballs (88F - Hot Holding); chicken meatballs (87F - Hot Holding); potato soup (88F - Hot Holding); chili (103F - Hot Holding) Observed in steam table. Per operator, all products Reheated in microwave prior to being placed in steam well. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 15 minutes. Operator returned all products to microwave to reheat to 165+F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink splitter attached. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Sanitizer spray bottle with no label on shelf in back kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink near triple sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler on assembly line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-09-4
58
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign in womens bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open bottle of water inside cooler by prep area- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
90
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Dec 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...bleach water spray bottle. Manager labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor...bottles water underneath handwashing sink at front line. Employee properly stored . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Firehouse Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs.
How does Firehouse Subs compare to other restaurants in Royal Palm Beach?
Firehouse Subs most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Royal Palm Beach average of 81.
Has Firehouse Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Firehouse Subs have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent 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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