Firehouse Subs

4949 4 St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33703

American

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Firehouse Subs has been inspected four times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 25, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to other St. Petersburg restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher in hand sink. Employee removed pitcher. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on deli reach in cooler on front counter. Soda nozzles soiled on self service drink dispenser. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like debris. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors under front counter soiled with food debris.

36-01-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Conveyor on toaster oven soiled with burnt on debris. **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on reach in deli cooler. Soda dispenser nozzles soiled.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Boxes and container of dirty aprons stored in front of hand sink not allowing access next to three compartment sink. Trash can stored in front of hand sink in front counter area. Items were moved at both hand sinks to allow access. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee stocked a paper towel rolled at hand sink next to three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

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

22-20-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**

13-03-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven conveyor belt in front counter soiled with food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in deli coolers soiled with food debris.

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler in front counter area.

29-49-6

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Stored on prep table with in front counter area.

21-09-4

Dec 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Apr 21, 2023

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in cooler on prep line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Time Extended**

14-11-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris on prep Line. Conveyor belt ovens have accumulation of grease and burnt food residue in interior. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Time Extended**

22-08-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Time Extended**

32-12-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting boards on prep line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Time Extended**

14-09-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees on prep line with no hair restraints **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Time Extended**

13-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Firehouse Subs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs?

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

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

Firehouse Subs most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg 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 eight 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 roughly once per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Root & Clay Restaurant and Social Club

170 47 Ave Ne

Score: 78 — Low Risk

Margaret Anns Catering

5625 N 4 St

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Paisano's Pizza 'n Pasta

6000 4 St N

Score: 64 — Medium Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in St. Petersburg → American restaurants in Florida → American restaurants in St. Petersburg