Firehouse Subs

10720 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85208
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: B

Inspectors have visited Firehouse Subs five times, with records going back to 2024. Firehouse Subs was last inspected on Nov 12, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

“Floors, walls and ceilings-cleanability” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Mesa restaurant scene, where the average is 95, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 18, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: **2nd repeat** Observed missing floor tiles in the back of house. Floors must be in good condition and cleanable. Please replace tiles to prevent water from accumulating
6-201.11
95
Dec 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
Inspector notes: Observed camarelized green bell peppers cooling in ice bath with an internal temperature of 120*F in center. According to PIC, peppers had been cooling since 1:38pm 2 hours prior to inspection. It was determined that the ice bath was ineffective due to minimal ice level. Discussed approved cooling methods
3-501.14
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: Observed missing floor tiles in back area. Pleas repair or replace prior to next routine inspection to prevent stagnant water from accumulating
6-201.11
82
Jul 12, 2024
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 3, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed prep table holding ambient air temperature of 45-46*f in various parts of unit. PIC was instructed to rearrange TCS foods into upright reach-in cooler and keep cold TCS foods on ice until unit is repaired. Please repair prior to 7.12.24
4-301.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Manager with certification was not present at time of inspection. Discussed food code requirements, to have certified manager present at time of inspection. Please obtain certification within 90 days
2-102.12(A)
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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 Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs?

Across the inspection record, “floors, walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs.

How does Firehouse Subs compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Firehouse Subs most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mesa average of 95.

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.