Firehouse Subs
Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025
100
Score
Firehouse Subs has been inspected 12 times since 2022. On Aug 20, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.
The pattern that stands out is “water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle”, which has been cited three times.
Among Tallahassee restaurants, the typical score is 87; Firehouse Subs is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Turkey 45F Chicken 46F Lettuce 43F Sliced tomatoes 47F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Observed following food items cold holding inside sandwich prep table for less than 4 hours: Sliced tomatoes 47F Turkey 50F Chicken 48F Lettuce 48F Philly meat 52F. Operator placed food items on ice baths during time of callback. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: Observed following food items cold holding for less than. Chicken 50F Turkey 47F Roast beef 50F Lettuce 49F Sliced tomatoes 55F Ham 55F. **see stop sale** **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
86
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Turkey 45F Chicken 46F Lettuce 43F Sliced tomatoes 47F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Observed following food items cold holding inside sandwich prep table for less than 4 hours: Sliced tomatoes 47F Turkey 50F Chicken 48F Lettuce 48F Philly meat 52F. Operator placed food items on ice baths during time of callback. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
86
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical 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. Observed following food item hot holding for less than 4 hours: Potato soup 133F. Operator began to reheat food item during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Turkey 45F Chicken 46F Lettuce 43F Sliced tomatoes 47F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
74
Jun 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Did not observe Employee food safety training certificates during call back. Food employee training certificates were not hard copy. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: Did not observe Food safety training certificates during time of call back. Operator, Priscilla provided paper copies of certificates not completely filled. I informed operator she would need to obtain the Florida Restaurant and Lodging books along with certificates for each employee in the establishment. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Did not observe Employee food safety training certificates during call back. Food employee training certificates were not hard copy. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-12: Did not observe Food safety training certificates during time of call back. Operator, Priscilla provided paper copies of certificates not completely filled. I informed operator she would need to obtain the Florida Restaurant and Lodging books along with certificates for each employee in the establishment. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
82
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Did not observe Employee food safety training certificates during call back. Food employee training certificates were not hard copy. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: Did not observe Employee food safety training certificates during call back. Food employee training certificates were not hard copy. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
82
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed three compartment sanitizer exceeding the maximum concentration allowed according to instructions. Operator corrected sanitizing solution during inspection. New PPM: 100 **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at hand sink next to meatball marinara steak table. Operator posted handwashing sign during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
67
Jun 26, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jun 20, 2024
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed live roaches in the following locations one live roach on microwave, four on trash can near microwave and toaster oven, ten on box under counter near microwave toaster oven, one live on prep table where cookies are stored, three on sleeve of sandwich containers, two in receipt box under cash register, one near ice machine, one on 3 compartment sink,six near whole meat reach in cooler, one near reach in cooler across from 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce 48F, per GM placed 1 hour ago, disposed of lettuce.
03A-02-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing under 3 compartment sink.
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead roaches in the following locations three dead roaches near handwashing sink located by meatballs, one on the wall by same handwashing sink, twelve up under cash register, one near ice machine, two near mop sink, approximately eighty on trap up under storage rack in rear of kitchen. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chip boxes stored on the floor in storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed dry wiping cloths soiled on prep tables.
21-10-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at handwashing sink near ice machine.
29-11-4
55
Jan 19, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Both handsinks.
29-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chips , Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lettuce 51F and tomatoes 48F. Per manager placed on line 1 hour ago. Manager placed items on ice. Lettuce 43F, tomatoes 43F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off at hand wash sink near ice machine.
27-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. GM emailed and manager posted. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers not inverted, front line. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed toaster with old food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between crack of expo cooler.
10-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at hand wash sink across from register.
29-11-4
61
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Firehouse Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs?
Across the inspection record, “water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs.
How does Firehouse Subs compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Firehouse Subs most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Firehouse Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Firehouse Subs have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent 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 four times per year on average.
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