FIREHOUSE SUBS PALM COAST
1475 PALM COAST PKWY NW STE 101, Palm Coast FL 32137 · 386.986.2800
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
JAN 24
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MAR 25
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JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach under cabinet next to soda machine. I live fly flying in back prep area of kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024000561 | Nov 6, 2023 | Jul 16, 2024 | $200 |
| 5--2021048933 | Oct 12, 2021 | Nov 19, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Boxes in front of hand wash in back kitchen area. Operator removed.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches in dining room corner. Operator cleaned on site.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing under triple sink.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind and underneath equipment soiled with debris.
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator stored correctly.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled near meat slicer with food splash.
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed person touch his ear piece with gloves on and not washing hands his hands. Addressed and person washed his hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 50F. Cheese was above fill line. Placed inside reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs 49F, 79F in hot holding. Person in charge reheated to 165F.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice plate has black mold like substance on it.
Bathroom facility not clean. Women's restroom is soiled.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain under 3 compartment sink is missing a drain cover.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Person in charge moved ice scoop.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Outside of back reach in freezer still has plastic on it from manufacturer.
Water draining onto floor surface. Water on floor near grease trap and ice machine. Person in charge moped water up.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 2 wet mops face down in mop sink. Person in charge hung mops up to dry.
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer is soiled. Person in charge wiped clean.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic bags in sink. Person in charge removed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler. Person in charge wiped clean and dry.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop was face down. Person in charge hung up to dry.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. 2 cans of paint under to go cups.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice plate has black/mold like substance in bottom right.
Bathroom facility not clean. Women's restroom has soiled toliet.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container used to scoop ice with. Person in charge removed container.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in cabinet under tea. Person in charge discarded.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop not inverted and on a dirty surface. Person in charge placed in dish area.
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1 food manager license expired 9.23.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice plate in ice machine is soiled. Person in charge removed and cleaned.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets are loose on left door of 3 door reach in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service sub containers not inverted. Person in charge inverted.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not hanging up to dry. Person in charge hung to dry.
Nov 7, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Establishment is missing training for some employees.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice plate in ice machine has black mold like substance on it. Also lip of ice chute has mold like substance inside of it.
Nov 6, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Grease interceptor/trap overflowing onto floor. Grease trap is leaking at base and liquid is pooling in grout lines and traveling across walkway to hand sink in back prep area. Grease trap is located between triple sink and ice machine.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at front hand washing sink. No paper towels at back prep sink.
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. Establishment is missing training for some employees.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By 3 compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice plate in ice machine has black mold like substance on it. Also lip of ice chute has mold like substance inside of it.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles on 3 door tall silver cooler on cookline are soiled.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach under cabinet next to soda machine. I live fly flying in back prep area of kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Establishment has drinks and personal items on back food rack in prep area.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor tiles throughout are missing grout trapping the water.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave has food debris inside.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odors in prep room near grease trap and in both restrooms.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Sanitizer in 3 compartment sink is soiled.
Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. Ready to eat roast beef 81F thawing in hot water.
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.