Firehouse Subs

200 Cbl Dr, Suite #106, St. Augustine, FL 32086

American

Last inspected: Jul 25, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Firehouse Subs has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 25, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about seven violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average for St. Augustine sits at 81, putting Firehouse Subs on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table pan at front counter meatballs (128F - Hot Holding); chili (128F - Hot Holding); potatoe soup (127F - Hot Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03B-01-6

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee with watch on while engaging in food prep.

13-07-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor soiled.

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior and shelves soiled.

22-16-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored inside bucket.

42-01-4

Sep 10, 2024

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs in steam table 91-125F. Manager stated that meatballs are reheated in microwave until they reach 165F. Manager reheated meatballs to 170F **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles hanging on shelf with clean dishes across from 3 compartment sink. Moved to correct location **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle by mop sink Manager threw away the bottle **Corrective Action Taken**

41-17-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler

23-24-4

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Manager removed cardboard **Corrected On-Site**

14-45-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout the establishment, all floors under equipment have debris buildup

36-73-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple plastic containers with sticky substance on shelf across from 3 compartment sinks

16-46-4

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. Light bulb out in walk in freezer

38-04-4

Dec 20, 2023

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Sep 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Red sanitizer bucket with quaternary ammonium sanitizer tested 400+ppm. Manager added more water to solution. Retested 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of conveyor toaster in main make area. Ice chute for drink dispenser in dining room. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters behind ice machine last changed 08/28/2013.

29-28-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filling water pitcher at hand washing sink in front area.

31A-11-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two blue ice buckets stored in back kitchen area.

24-05-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2022.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Employee eating chips while working with sliced meats in prep area.

12B-01-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Multiple employee drinks in reach in cooler by front register. Drinks placed into pan marked employee only. **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. Multiple jackets and back packs stored with to go items in back kitchen area. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.

24-08-4

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under prep tables. Floor under dry storage racks. Floor in walk in cooler. Wall around triple sink.

36-73-4

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Outside walk in cooler and walk in freezer left unlocked and unmonitored. Manager locked unit. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-63-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Firehouse Subs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs on file is from Jul 25, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs?

Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs.

How does Firehouse Subs compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?

Firehouse Subs most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine 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 seven 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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