Firehouse Subs
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Firehouse Subs has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Apr 28, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “personal cleanliness” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Firehouse Subs' latest score is in line with the Vidalia average of 87. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed tea spouts with buildup. CA: Clean and sanitize as soon as possible.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed food handling employees without proper hair restraints.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
86
Oct 2, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed chemical bottle stored with single use bowls. CA: chemicals should be stored away from single use items.
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed buildup on soda nozzle. CA: clean and sanitize nozzle more frequently to avoid buildup.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed pickle buckets stored on floor in walk in cooler. CA: all food items must be stored 6 inches off of the ground.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employees making subs while wearing a watch and bracelet.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employees making subs without hair restraints.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
67
Apr 8, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
Inspector notes: Observed food handler go from the walk in cooler with gloved hands & straight to the slicer without handwashing or glove change. CA Training on when to wash hands
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed Spic & Span stored on the shelf with the soda machine refills.
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed that the facility without a CFSM posted and PIC did not know where it was.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed food handler without a proper hair restraint when inspector came into the building.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed food handler with facial hair longer than 1/2".
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed food handler wearing a watch and rings with stones
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Observed damp wiping cloth stored on the cutting board near the slicer.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
55
Oct 31, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed meatballs hot holding at 99. COS: Manager re-heated meatballs to 165 and placed in hot hold, since still within the 2 hour re-heating window.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed buildup on knife holder near prep top cooler and buildup on knife stored on magnetic knife holder. CA: Clean and sanitize knives and holder as soon as possible.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed uncovered pickles on prep top counter. CA: Cover all foods.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed boxes of turkey breast on floor in walk in cooler. CA: Food should be placed 6 inches off the floor on shelves.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed utensils in hot water at 90. CA: Utensils should be stored in water at least 135.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed an abundance of food debris on bottom of prep top cooler. CA: Clean and sanitize bottom of prep top cooler to prevent pest attraction.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed several missing ceiling tiles in lobby area. CA: Replace missing ceiling tiles as soon as possible.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
61
Jun 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed meatballs hot holding at 129F. COS: Meatballs were discarded. CA: Keep all foods hot held at 135F or above.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black organic matter on ice machine and on the door flap of the ice machine. CA: Advised PIC to clean ASAP & will follow-up during next inspection.
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler wearing jewelry. COS: Jewlery removed.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed food handler cleaning slicer without hair restraint.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed back door cracked open. CA: Keep doors closed to prevent pest entry.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
67
Apr 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed meatballs hot holding at 105 & 125 and soup at 125. COS: meatballs & soup discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed the facility without a CFSM. CA: advised to get a CFSM ASAP, will follow up during next inspection.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed buildup on soda nozzle. CA: advised to clean and sanitize ASAP, will follow up during next inspection.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed food handler without proper hair restraint. CA: advised employees wearing visors must wear hair net also.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep line.
511-6-1.05(10)(b)
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Firehouse Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs?
Across the inspection record, “personal cleanliness” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs.
How does Firehouse Subs compare to other restaurants in Vidalia?
Firehouse Subs most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Vidalia average of 87.
Has Firehouse Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Firehouse Subs have averaged around five 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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