Eat SafelyIn Florida
Home/Venice/FIREHOUSE SUBS

FIREHOUSE SUBS

1570 US 41 BYPASS S, Venice FL 34292 · 319.360.4904

Last inspected Aug 29, 2025 · 5 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats80
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6804869
Grade history
JUL 23
SEP 24
JUL 25
AUG 25
— STEADY

4 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Aug 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside the handwashing sink behind the front counter nearest the front entrance.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels behind the front counter and at the hand sink near the office.
Basic/33-38-4
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of unwashed onions on the floor in the kitchen. The operator proctored the onions.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray disinfectant stored hanging on a shelf with containers of mayonnaise in the storage area. The operator properly stored the spray chemical.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a black slime-like substance on the ice chute at the self-service soda dispenser.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
No soap provided at handwash sink on the cook line closest to the front door. The operator provided soap for the handwashing sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not unable to dispense paper towels at the handwashing sink closest to the front door.
Intermediate/31B-05-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was informed and placed a hair restraint on.
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Standing water in bottom of the single door reach-in-cooler at the entrance to the kitchen.
Basic/29-49-6
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation

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.