FIREHOUSE SUBS

Based on 5 health inspections, FIREHOUSE SUBS in VENICE has earned a 3.9/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Center Road
Florida, 34285
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13501330

  • 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels behind the front counter and at the hand sink near the office.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside the handwashing sink behind the front counter nearest the front entrance.

Inspection Date: 7/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10913316

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of unwashed onions on the floor in the kitchen. The operator proctored the onions. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8890027

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8767192

  • 41-10-4:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - 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.
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning

Inspection Date: 7/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8369998

  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was informed and placed a hair restraint on. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of the single door reach-in-cooler at the entrance to the kitchen.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - 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.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on the cook line closest to the front door. The operator provided soap for the handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not unable to dispense paper towels at the handwashing sink closest to the front door.