Firehouse Subs in Lakeland

Last inspected:

3615 S. Florida Ave Ste 820, Lakeland, FL 33803

Part of: Firehouse Subs Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Firehouse Subs #185 in Lakeland has received 17 inspections since 2020, accumulating 51 violations with an average of 3.0 per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. One disciplinary action resulted in a $160 fine. The violation record shows a general improvement trajectory: early inspections in 2020–2022 included intermediate-level findings in food contact surfaces and employee health reporting, but recent inspections in 2024–2026 have documented minimal violations. The most recent inspection on March 5, 2026 found no violations and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

17Inspections
51Violations
0Closures
$160in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Firehouse Subs in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages

This Facility 3 violations / inspection 3 violations per inspection
Polk County Avg 3.26 violations / inspection 3.26 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Polk County Avg 0.18 closures / facility 0.18 county average

Firehouse Subs in Lakeland: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $160.00

Disciplinary action history for Firehouse Subs #185 in Lakeland
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2022028364 $160.00 Apr 22, 2022 Miami (Doral)

Firehouse Subs in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Firehouse Subs in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Firehouse Subs in Lakeland last inspected?
Firehouse Subs #185 in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Firehouse Subs in Lakeland?
The most frequently cited violations at Firehouse Subs #185 in Lakeland are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected.
How many health inspections has Firehouse Subs in Lakeland had?
Firehouse Subs #185 in Lakeland has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Firehouse Subs in Lakeland find?
Firehouse Subs #185 in Lakeland was most recently inspected on March 5, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Firehouse Subs in Lakeland ever been shut down?
No, Firehouse Subs #185 in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Firehouse Subs in Lakeland faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Firehouse Subs #185 in Lakeland has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
How much has Firehouse Subs in Lakeland been fined?
Firehouse Subs #185 in Lakeland has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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