Firehouse Subs

7700 S Priest Dr, Tempe, AZ 85284

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Firehouse Subs has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 14, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “fixed equipment, spacing or sealing-installation”, which has been cited two times.

Among Tempe restaurants, the typical score is 95; Firehouse Subs is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 14, 2026

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 17, 2025

Routine

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

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed in hot holding equipment on the cookline to be holding 2 containers of meatballs with red sauce. Per person in charge (PIC) one container was placed under hot holding from 4.5 hours prior to inspection and the temperature measured with probing thermometer was 98*F to 110*F in different areas of the container. The other container has been placed there 2.5 hours prior to inspection measured with probing thermometer was 110*F to 121*F in different areas of the container. Discussed with PIC except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were embargoed and discarded by PIC at time of inspection

3-501.16(A)(1)

Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed

Inspector notes: Observed missing/separated or organic matter on existing caulking at all hand wash sinks and splash guards in kitchen, bathroom, cookline and the three compartment sink, and prep sink. Discussed with PIC all fixed equipment that is not easily moved to be properly cleaned shall be sealed with caulking to create a smooth and cleanable surface. Fix/replace by next routine inspection

4-402.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed a lot of food debris, plastic and paper underneath the cookline tables and equipment. Discussed with PIC 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

6-501.12

Feb 13, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed

Inspector notes: Observed missing/separated or organic matter on existing caulking at all hand wash sinks in kitchen, bathroom, cookline and the three compartment sink, and prep sink. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) all fixed equipment that is not easily moved to be properly cleaned shall be sealed with caulking to create a smooth and cleanable surface. Fix/replace by next routine inspection

4-402.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed a lot of food debris, plastic and paper underneath the cookline tables, prep table and the dish racks near the three compartment sink. Discussed with PIC 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

6-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Firehouse Subs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs?

Across the inspection record, “fixed equipment, spacing or sealing-installation” 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 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tempe average of 95.

Has Firehouse Subs' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Firehouse Subs have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the 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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