Firehouse Subs

3108 S Mcclintock Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025

Score

Low Risk Grade: B

The health department has logged three inspections at Firehouse Subs, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Oct 23, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Tempe restaurant, which scores around 95. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 23, 2025

Routine

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

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Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed pitcher of water stored in handsink in sandwich assembly area. Per person-in-charge (PIC), pitcher is used to retrieve water for sandwich steamers. Discussed with PIC hand washing facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing and are restricted for that use only. Convenient accessibility of a handwashing facility encourages timely handwashing which provides a break in the chain of contamination from the hands of food employees to food or food-contact surfaces. Discussed using prep sink to obtain water for steamers. The pitcher was removed and re-sanitized at time of inspection

5-205.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) onsite at time of inspection. Establishment was observed open and operating. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple wet wiping cloths stored in a sanitizer solution with a quaternary ammonia concentration of 0ppm. Observed sanitizer container connected to wall dispenser empty at time of inspection. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations. Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer buckets with approved sanitizer concentrations at time of inspection

3-304.14

Jun 3, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed back prep sink with a leaky faucet. Observed leaky discharge pipe under back handsink next to three-compartment. Observed wall support to mop sink faucet detached and left escutcheon at mop sink disconnected from wall. Observed drain pipe for ice machine in mop sink area end in floor drain. Must repair plumbing prior to next routine inspection. Reconnect wall support and recaulk escutcheon to wall. Ensure all discharge/drain pipes are supplied with at least a one-inch air gap from the flood rim of the drain to the end of the pipe. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times

5-205.15(B)

Oct 9, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a flexible plastic tube in the hand sink in the ice machine room. Also observed employee using hand sink in sandwich assembly area to retrieve water for sandwich steamers. Discussed with person in charge hand washing facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing and restricted for that use. Convenient accessibility of a handwashing facility encourages timely handwashing which provides a break in the chain of contamination from the hands of food employees to food or food-contact surfaces. The tubing was removed and the person in charge indicated they would stop using the hand sink for water retrieval

5-205.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Person in charge indicated there was no Certified Food Protection Manager onsite at time of inspection. Establishment was open and operating. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Firehouse Subs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs?

Across the inspection record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs.

How does Firehouse Subs compare to other restaurants in Tempe?

Firehouse Subs most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Firehouse Subs' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Firehouse Subs have averaged around two 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.

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