FIREHOUSE SUBS #0018
1949 SAN MARCO BLVD STE 1, Jacksonville FL 32207 · 904-396-0001
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed one
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 115f meatballs, 125f soup, employee placed them on warmer after reheating them to 165 in microwave, stirred and added water to warmer
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 3nnew people that make sandwiches and 2 cashiers, has blank form
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee here for 2 months, Sharrol,
Equipment in poor repair. One gasket is torn in 3 door prep cooler
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelf in walk in cooler, food debris
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. A couple of tiles missing on step front front counter to back kitchen
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid is cracked for meatballs on warmer
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Found it in my email, she printed and posted it
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent in walk in cooler dusty
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Lids not inverted them, employee inverted them
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Not enough quat solution in bucket, towel half way out of solution, employee added more sanitizer
Apr 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate14 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Meatballs
Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. 98-130f meatballs placed in warmer at 7:30 am it's 10:40am, stop sale, employee discarded them
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 32f, cooler at 38f
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed one
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. Manager couldn't find them, come employees here 2 years
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. When reheating meatballs
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men restroom doesn't close all the way
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Front counter area
Clean linens stored on floor. Container with clean lines on floor
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket and purse above clean linens, employee moved them
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Makings sandwiches
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in prep cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in cooler
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid for soup is cracked
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Manager printed one
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Manager states it's behind the cheeses by she couldn't see it and I couldn't
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink by triple sink
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plates in storage area, manager inverted them
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemons on shelf above cut veggies, manager rearranged walk in cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet in hand sink by triple sink
Jun 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 19, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added a walk in cooler in back kitchen 6 years ago, the last plans we have are from 1998
Apr 17, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut lettuce and tuna
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 50f tuna salad and cut lettuce since last night, prep unit at 53f, discarded by manager
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner on shelf above soda boxes, manager removed it
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager placed some
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added a walk in cooler in back kitchen 6 years ago, the last plans we have are from 1998
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. 53f my probe thermometer reads in small prep cooler, ice buildup seen on the interior
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open can soda in back prep area
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Making sandwiches, two employees
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Sam Al prep cooler
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Washed tomatoes placed on same box that they came in unwashed
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink by triple sink
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In back prep area
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by triple sink, mgr placed one
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For new employees, mgr could find filled up list, only blank copy was found
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men restroom not closing all the way
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Making sandwiches
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Mgr couldn't find it
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plates on top shelf, back storage area by triple sink, employee inverted them
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet in hand sink by triple sink
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.