FIRE HOUSE SUBS OF STUART
2624 SE FEDERAL HWY, Stuart FL 34997 · 561-324-8404
Last inspected Dec 15, 2025 · 6 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License Expired 12/1/2023
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2025. Advised operator to renew license. Operator renewed license during inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At front counter, several bottles containg toxic substance stored on prep table. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator removed bottles.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At kitchen reach in cooler, Unwashed tomatoes stored over ready to eat pickles. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
Jun 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water changed
Sep 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Ken Hammon-Person In Charge
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink, no soap.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter, Unlabeled spray bottle with pink chemical. Advised operator of proper chemical storage.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Mar 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License Expired 12/1/2023
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes 51F (cold holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes 51F (cold holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken meatballs (121F - Hot Holding) Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 15 minutes. Operator returned to microwave to reheat to 165+F.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink by triple sink and ladies restroom. Operator provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink by triple sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Chlorine sanitizer spray bottle with no label. Advised person in charge to label all chemicals.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottle of soda and water over lettuce at reach in cooler in prep kitchen area. Operator removed beverages.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over pickles at reach in cooler in prep kitchen area.
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired license as of 12/1/2023
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken meatballs (119F - Hot Holding) Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 20 minutes. Operator returned to microwave and heated to 170F.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Commercially made cooked mushrooms (62F - Cooling) at 2:50 since 12:50 - 60F 3:05 Observed in overstocked pan at sandwich assembly cooler. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator split product in half and placed in reach in freezer to quick chill.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink by entrance to kitchen and women's restroom.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink by entrance to kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Chemical spray bottle with no label. Per operator, chemical is spic n span cleaner. Advised operator to label bottle.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.