Firehouse Subs
Last inspected: Jul 8, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Firehouse Subs six times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 8, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Firehouse Subs' 74 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
74
Oct 25, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on middle door of "True" triple door reach-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
90
Oct 24, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on front service counter, operator killed, removed, and sanitized area **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink nearest to front door **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -paper towel dispenser at handwash sink next to ice machine **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -underneath roll-top lid of reach-in cooler has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -inside of ice machine has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach in corner behind prep table to the right of the handwash sink closest to the front door -1 dead roach in mop sink **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on middle door of "True" triple door reach-in cooler **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -accumulation of grease and food debris on floors underneath prep tables and reach-in coolers **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
39
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
52
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -in storage area
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -ice machine in storage area
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -throughout kitchen
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -hole in ceiling tile in service area
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phones on counter
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -interior and exterior
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -counters surrounding self serve soda machine in dining room soiled -handwashing sink in service area soiled
23-03-4
67
Jul 26, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs 99f and 109f. Advised to reheat item(s) to 165°F for 15 seconds within two hours.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher stored in sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Make line. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Firehouse Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs on file is from Jul 8, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs.
How does Firehouse Subs compare to other restaurants in Sanford?
Firehouse Subs most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanford average of 77.
Has Firehouse Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Firehouse Subs have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven 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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