Firehouse Subs in Fernandina Beach
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1978 S 8 St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034Part of: Firehouse Subs Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Firehouse Subs #0027 in Fernandina Beach accumulated 96 violations across 17 inspections from 2021 to March 2026, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations were frequent and recurring: employee health reporting appeared in 5 inspections, proper hand and arm washing in 4 inspections, time-as-a-control violations in 3 inspections, shell stock requirements in 2 inspections, and food contact surface violations in 4 inspections. The facility faced no emergency closures but received administrative complaint recommendations in three inspections (September 2023, November 2022, and March 2026), the most recent of which cited high-priority violations including improper hand washing, shell stock requirements, time-as-control violations, consumer advisory lapses, and chemical storage deficiencies. The March 2026 inspection prompted formal enforcement action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Firehouse Subs in Fernandina Beach: Comparison to Nassau County Averages
Firehouse Subs in Fernandina Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Firehouse Subs in Fernandina Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Firehouse Subs in Fernandina Beach last inspected?
- Firehouse Subs #0027 in Fernandina Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 25, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Firehouse Subs in Fernandina Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Firehouse Subs #0027 in Fernandina Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Firehouse Subs in Fernandina Beach had?
- Firehouse Subs #0027 in Fernandina Beach has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Firehouse Subs in Fernandina Beach find?
- Firehouse Subs #0027 in Fernandina Beach was most recently inspected on March 25, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Firehouse Subs in Fernandina Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Firehouse Subs #0027 in Fernandina Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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