Firehouse Subs #409-A

333 Shallowford Rd Ste D, Gainesville, GA 30504

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Firehouse Subs #409-A has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Firehouse Subs #409-A was last inspected on Apr 15, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cooling methods used”, showing up two times.

Firehouse Subs #409-A's latest score of 74 falls below the Gainesville average of 91. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 15, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 10 containers of sliced/diced tomatoes to be cooling, while fully covered. Upon inspecting the prep times, it was observed to be 40 mins past the 4 hours needed to cool these items back down to 41F. Diced tomatoes were prepped at 10:37am and the sliced tomatoes were prepped at 9:44am.

511-6-1.04(6)(d)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed shredded turkey to be cooling, while fully closed. See temperature log.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed in-use wiping cloth to not be fully submerged in a chemical sanitizer between uses.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed mop sink to be leaking water out of the faucet handles.

511-6-1.06(2)(r)

Sep 30, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at the hand sink in the front food service area.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Upon entry to the facility, observed food employee to be taking orders at the front point-of-sale system and then proceed to prepare food, while wearing a smart watch.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed shredded turkey and shredded brisket to be cooling, while fully closed. See temperature log.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

Feb 26, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Upon entry to facility, observed food employee wearing bracelet(s) on wrist while working with food. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. Corrective Actions: Employee removed bracelets and washed hands before returning to work.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

Jul 15, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed gaskets in disrepair in reach-in refrigeration unit. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Note: PIC will have gaskets replaced to ensure proper temperature control in reach-in units.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

May 22, 2024

Initial

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Firehouse Subs #409-A last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs #409-A on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs #409-A?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs #409-A.

How does Firehouse Subs #409-A compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Firehouse Subs #409-A most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 91.

Has Firehouse Subs #409-A's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Firehouse Subs #409-A have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Firehouse Subs #409-A 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 #409-A inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Firehouse Subs #409-A is inspected around three times per year on average.

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