Firehouse Subs

13820 W Bell Rd, Surprise, AZ 85374
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Firehouse Subs has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 11, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

Firehouse Subs' latest score of 95 falls below the Surprise average of 98. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed excessive soda syrup accumulation in floor drain under soda fountain. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Correct prior to next routine inspection
6-501.12
95
Jun 11, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 30, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed excessive ice buildup under the fan coming from the drain line in the reach-in freezer. Please remove ice to prevent food contamination and equipment failure. Correct prior to next routine inspection. 4-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Addl Notes: Observed a deli sliced with a pitted ring along the the inside of the slicer blade. Educated PIC that all food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Per PIC the deli slicer is the only slicer for the facility. Repair or replace equipment to a state of good repair prior to re-inspection. Correct prior to re-inspection on 6/10/25
4-501.11
95
Feb 5, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed an in-use ice machine with black, slimy, organic-like material growing behind the deflector panel. Per PIC ice from the machine is used in customer drinks. Educated PIC that ice is considered a food item when used in customer drinks. Instructed PIC in clean-in-place procedure using a hot soapy rinse, hot water rinse, and hot water plus sanitizer rinse. Correct by next routine inspection
4-602.11(E)
95
Sep 4, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Firehouse Subs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Firehouse Subs compare to other restaurants in Surprise?

Firehouse Subs most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is lower than the Surprise average of 98.

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.