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FIREHOUSE SUBS

1625 WP BALL BLVD, Sanford FL 32771 · 407-936-1911

Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats42
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6904590
Grade history
DEC 23
JUL 24
OCT 24
JUL 25
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on front service counter, operator killed, removed, and sanitized area
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2022019195Dec 7, 2021May 18, 2022$160

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jul 15, 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
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -evidence of the handwash sink in rear prep area being used as dump sink, ice present
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee bag stored directly on top of brown paper to-go bags in rear storage area, operator removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -handwash sink at entrance to food assembly line is soiled underneath hot water handle -exterior of microwave on lower shelf in rear prep area
Basic/23-03-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -handwash sink in rear prep area: water dripping from the faucet
Basic/29-11-4
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -left side of splitter lacking vacuum breaker
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath prep tables in front service area
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust -wall above triple sink has an accumulation of has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Oct 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on middle door of "True" triple door reach-in cooler
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance
Basic/36-27-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Oct 24, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on front service counter, operator killed, removed, and sanitized area
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -underneath roll-top lid of reach-in cooler has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -inside of ice machine has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink nearest to front door
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Warning
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -paper towel dispenser at handwash sink next to ice machine
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach in corner behind prep table to the right of the handwash sink closest to the front door -1 dead roach in mop sink
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. -gasket torn on middle door of "True" triple door reach-in cooler
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -accumulation of grease and food debris on floors underneath prep tables and reach-in coolers
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of microwave has a light accumulation of grease and food debris -inside of ice machine has a light accumulation of black, mold-like substance
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink next to ice machine blocked by trash cans, employee removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents/tiles over front service area
Basic/36-34-5
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -employee eating over front sandwich line
Basic/12B-02-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee purse hanging off food storage rack, employee removed -employee hats stored on top of open case forks, employee removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic containers on dish drying rack, employee reorganized
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath triple sink has a light accumulation of black, mold-like substance
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -mop sink soiled -exterior of microwave has an accumulation of grease and food debris -triple door reach-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris. -buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles through kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. -in storage area
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -ice machine in storage area
Basic/22-20-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -throughout kitchen
Basic/23-24-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -hole in ceiling tile in service area
Basic/36-32-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phones on counter
Basic/40-06-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -interior and exterior
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -counters surrounding self serve soda machine in dining room soiled -handwashing sink in service area soiled
Basic/23-03-4

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.