Firehouse Subs

1570 Us 41 Bypass S, Venice, FL 34292

American

Last inspected: Aug 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Firehouse Subs stretching back to 2022. Firehouse Subs was last inspected on Aug 29, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Venice restaurant scores 79. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 29, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside the handwashing sink behind the front counter nearest the front entrance.

31A-11-4

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels behind the front counter and at the hand sink near the office.

33-38-4

Jul 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of unwashed onions on the floor in the kitchen. The operator proctored the onions. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray disinfectant stored hanging on a shelf with containers of mayonnaise in the storage area. The operator properly stored the spray chemical. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a black slime-like substance on the ice chute at the self-service soda dispenser.

22-02-4

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

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-02-5

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not unable to dispense paper towels at the handwashing sink closest to the front door.

31B-05-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on the cook line closest to the front door. The operator provided soap for the handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of the single door reach-in-cooler at the entrance to the kitchen.

29-49-6

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was informed and placed a hair restraint on. **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Nov 18, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer stored on table next to food near toaster on cook line. Operator properly stored spray sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed tomato slicer soiled with debris in kitchen.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sinks near office and at end of cook line. Operator stocked sinks with paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwash sinks near office and at end of cook line. Operator stocked handwash sinks with soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.

33-12-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed garbage and recycling dumpster lids open.

33-16-4

Basic - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Observed unpackaged cookies on prep table by cookie oven unprotected on table with no liner.

08B-60-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not stored in a manner to dry by microwave by stand up coolers.

42-01-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Firehouse Subs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs on file is from Aug 29, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs.

How does Firehouse Subs compare to other restaurants in Venice?

Firehouse Subs most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Venice average of 79.

Has Firehouse Subs' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Firehouse Subs have averaged around one violation 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 two times per year on average.

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