Firehouse Subs
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Firehouse Subs, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 26, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, which has been cited seven times.
The city-wide average for Winter Garden sits at 66, putting Firehouse Subs on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for one employees .To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Douglas D.
53B-14-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Red cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.No address on chocolate cookie.
02D-03-4
78
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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.Two employees.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Iced tea dispenser holder is soiled. Residue build up surrounding the soda nozzle.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting boards.
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
74
Jun 2, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Unwashed tomatoes stored with over dressings in walk in cooler .
08B-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
90
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
95
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese,45 f,cheese sauce,45 f,soup,45 f held less than four hours stated operator.Technician is on site. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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.Hired two weeks ago.
11-26-1
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans in walk in cooler is soiled. Residue build surrounding drink nozzle in dining room.
23-03-4
70
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Iced tea holder is soiled .
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Red cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
82
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Red cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.Middle of front door.
35B-05-4
86
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee touched pants and continued chopping peppers without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Soup,131 f held less than four is reheated. Advised to reheat to 165 f.Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-15-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
70
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Employee training does not include food allergen awareness information. Informed operator to post copy for employees to read.Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
53B-17-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Red cutting board throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Unwashed tomatoes stored over dressings in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
82
Dec 20, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.per operator less than four hours. meat ball (110F - Hot Holding) Will reheat 165°f **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice tea brewing basket soiled Ice chute of self service soda machine soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions near ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
29-28-4
Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Manager taking temperature for food and touching thermometer with long painted nails **Corrected On-Site**
13-05-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watches and preparing sandwiches **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near office area
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses on shelf next to ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Red Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable throughout kitchen
14-09-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored next to cases on bread under prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service containers stored on floor under 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm Second attempt 300ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Firehouse Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs.
How does Firehouse Subs compare to other restaurants in Winter Garden?
Firehouse Subs most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Garden average of 66.
Has Firehouse Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Firehouse Subs have averaged around three violations 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 three times per year on average.
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