Firehouse Subs

5000 S Arizona Mills Cir, Tempe, AZ 85282
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Firehouse Subs appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. Firehouse Subs was last inspected on Mar 24, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

Looking across the full record, “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

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.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed meatballs being hot held ready to serve with internal temperatures between 104°F and 120°F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. PIC discarded meatballs at time of inspection
3-501.16(A)(1)
86
Sep 8, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 3, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand towels available at the back hand washing sink. Informed PIC that the towels need to be replaced, and the hand sink needs to be stocked at all times. PIC provided hand drying provisions at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection
6-301.12
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed black organic matter on the inside lip of the ice machine. Informed PIC that the machine needs to be cleaned and continue to be cleaned at a rate which precludes the accumulation of organic matter. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch
4-602.11(E)
86
Sep 12, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed black organic matter on the soda nozzles of the soda machine. Informed PIC that the nozzles need to be cleaned and continue to be cleaned at a frequency which preclude the accumulation of organic matter and debris. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch
4-602.11(E)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Firehouse Subs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food - contact surfaces and utensils-frequency” 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 86 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 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.

How often is Firehouse Subs inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Firehouse Subs is inspected around three times per year on average.