Firehouse Subs
Last inspected: Jul 18, 2025
82
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Firehouse Subs, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Jul 18, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
“No plan review submitted” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
By comparison, the average Tallahassee facility scores 87, putting Firehouse Subs on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 18, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plan review submitted, this violation addressed on previous inspections.
51-16-7
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hair net during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hair net during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
82
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed walk in cooler/freezer and dry storage area added to establishment. Per manager plan review has not been submitted yet. This violation is being addressed on previous inspection from 05-30-24.
51-16-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal food stored above dry storage. Manager properly stored items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired 06-01-24.
50-09-4
82
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added a Walk In Cooler/Freezer and dry storage near restrooms with out submitting a plan review or an approved plan. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: Per manager plan review has not been submitted. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Per manager plan review has not been submitted. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
May 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Manager asked and had employee wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-11-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on right side of splitter.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on make line near front register.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added a Walk In Cooler/Freezer and dry storage near restrooms with out submitting a plan review or an approved plan. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Bag of linens stored on floor in front of ice machine and back exit door.
21-17-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing sandwiches wearing a watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation (cutting meat at meat slicer).
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. 3 compartment sink set up with wash and sanitizer only.
16-16-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water near ice machine and mop sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors soiled with food debris under shelves in walk in cooler.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of Cheetos stored on floor in defrost of dry storage shelf near desk. Whole onions stored on floor in walk in cooler near walk in freezer door and under shelves.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Employee was leaning head on self serve cups at front counter.
25-09-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at make bar near front register.
21-10-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry on side of ice machine.
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine lip soiled near mop sink and ice chute heavily soiled in dining room.
22-20-5
35
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed establishment added walk in cooler, walk in freezer and dry storage area next to restrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: No plan review submitted and approved. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-19: No plan review submitted and approved. Spoke with Matt Holmes over the phone gave him the relevant information to complete the task. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: Per plan review no plans submitted. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: At callback on 9-19-23 per plan review no plans submitted. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed establishment added walk in cooler, walk in freezer and dry storage area next to restrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: No plan review submitted and approved. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-19: No plan review submitted and approved. Spoke with Matt Holmes over the phone gave him the relevant information to complete the task. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: Per plan review no plans submitted. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Firehouse Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs on file is from Jul 18, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs?
Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs.
How does Firehouse Subs compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Firehouse Subs most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Firehouse Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Firehouse Subs have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six 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 three times per year on average.
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