FIREHOUSE SUBS
1608 W ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL, Apopka FL 32712 · 407-464-3624
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
APR 24
AUG 24
MAY 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant license expired 4/1/25
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant License expired 4/1/26
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Door handle broken off - upright glass cooler on front line
Microwave on front line - interior with rust that has pitted the surface. Upright glass cooler on front line has rusted shelves
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Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Windex in spray bottle not labeled
Food stored on floor. Food storage with cooked onions and buckets of pickles on floor in walk in cooler
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave end of front line soiled
Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair corner of refrigeration unit
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass cooler end of line has rust on shelves
May 16, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant license expired 4/1/25
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager Food manager expired February
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair corner of refrigeration unit
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to meatballs cracked - operator discarded
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lids to food bins soiled with food debris - operator washed
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass cooler end of line has rust on shelves
Aug 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Soda nozzle soiled
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by mop sink and by container holding soiled linens
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled behind glass cooler on front line Under entire front line that holds steamers Under and sides of cold equipment in kitchen
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water 87f
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit, Reach in cooler front counter has no thermometer
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer soiled
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler to glass cooler entrance to kitchen
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind garbage can to right of make station on front line
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant license expired 4/1/24
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. Some expired certificates from February 2024
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at dispenser end of front line
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue cleaner in spray bottle front line has no label
Equipment in poor repair. Handle missing to upright glass cooler on line
Label on a food item packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go deserts front counter has firehouse subs name but no product name or date
Jul 24, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4/1/23
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. Form not available for all employees
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at end of front line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils/over food Employee drink of shelving with food and dry good products
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid cracked to deli meat in walk-in-cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet to hand sink in back prep area sprays all over when turned on
towel used under cutting board.
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.