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FIREHOUSE SUBS

13757 US-441, Lady Lake FL 32159 · 352-430-3870

Last inspected Jun 30, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats25
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA7000450
Grade history
FEB 24
AUG 24
OCT 25
FEB 26
JUN 26
≈ ERRATIC

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

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 dead flies in kitchen on floor underneath broom storage. Manager cleaned and sanitized the area. 13 live flies in dining room. 1 live fly on ceiling in prep area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2018002185Dec 6, 2017Feb 9, 2018$160

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jun 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2026
High priority/50-17-3
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in front counter area. Operator stocked dispenser.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table. Operator removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 16, 2024 · Still present. Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind and under prep table.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 16, 2024 · Time Extended
Garbage dumpster located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Lid broken
Basic/33-15-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 16, 2024 · Time Extended
Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Maggots in dumpster. Shared dumpster.
Basic/33-10-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 16, 2024 · still present. Time Extended
Aug 15, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority5 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 20 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 dead flies in kitchen on floor underneath broom storage. Manager cleaned and sanitized the area. 13 live flies in dining room. 1 live fly on ceiling in prep area.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Coleslaw 51F.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw 51F reach in cooler kitchen in since Tuesday 57 oz
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer blade soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in kitchen next to reach in blocked by boxes and large plastic container., manager moved.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen next to reach in. Manager replenished.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. Provided with operator with printed copy of form 5030-103.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Coleslaw made Tuesday 08/13/2024.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cookline
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead cockroaches behind ice machine. Manager cleaned and sanitized.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table next to slicer. Employee drink on top of ice machine. Moved.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Coffee creamer and can of soda in reach in cooler.
Basic/08B-49-4/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind and under prep table.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Garbage dumpster located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Lid broken
Basic/33-15-4/Warning
Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Maggots in dumpster. Shared dumpster.
Basic/33-10-4/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with printed copy of form 5030-105.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor in dumpster area
Basic/36-64-5/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On 2 plastic containers in clean dish area.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue chemical spray bottle in beverage machine area. Operator labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site

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.