FIREHOUSE SUBS
6170 20TH STREET, Vero Beach FL 32966 · 4192698289
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
JAN 24
JUL 24
APR 25
JUL 25
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4-1-24.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Top shelf in glass single door cooler behind register
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has food handler certificate from non approved vendor
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Dead roaches on premises. 15 dead roaches on floor in glue trap under sandwich cooler at front counter. 12 dead roaches on floor between wall and cooler at front counter. 1 dead roach under glass door cooler next to hand sink on back wall at front counter. 4 dead in storage cabinet at front counter. 17 dead along wall in prep area- behind ice machine and freezer. 8 dead under prep table in prep area. 3 dead under soda station in back room. 2 dead on floor in dining room. 3 dead at back door. Employees cleaned and sanitized all areas.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on glass cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under table with warmers at front counter
Hole in or other damage to wall. In women's restroom
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front sandwich cooler
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line hand sink. Operator posted sign
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Sep 11, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cups In bulk bins
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk bins in dry storage. Bread crumbs and spices
Jul 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4-1-24.
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.
1.Ceiling tiles soiled with water stains in hallway that leads to back door. One tile is dripping water into bucket near back door hallway. This is in a non food prep area and manager stated it is from ac and actively getting it fixed. 2. Multiple ceiling tiles are missing.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cups In bulk bins
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk bins in dry storage. Bread crumbs and spices
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs in cooler overnight at 46F. Manager threw away.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager placed in sanitizer bucket
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bread crumbs in shaker
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.