Firehouse Subs in Margate

Last inspected:

5516 W Sample Rd, Margate, FL 33073

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

Overview

Firehouse Subs in Margate holds a Risk Level 1 permit and operates with 38 seats. Between January 2022 and August 2025, the facility received 17 inspections documenting 53 total violations, averaging 3.1 violations per inspection—well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations included employee health reporting (cited in at least 2 inspections), shell stock requirements, time as a control measure, and food condition issues. A Warning was issued on August 26, 2024 following an inspection that documented 5 violations including high-priority findings for employee health reporting and shell stock requirements. The most recent inspection on August 21, 2025 was completed with no further action required, documenting 4 violations.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

17Inspections
53Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Firehouse Subs in Margate: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 3.1 violations / inspection 3.1 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

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

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections6 violations · 3 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 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections12 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

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

Firehouse Subs in Margate: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Firehouse Subs in Margate last inspected?
Firehouse Subs in Margate was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 21, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Firehouse Subs in Margate?
The most frequently cited violations at Firehouse Subs in Margate are: Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils, Shell stock requirements.
How many health inspections has Firehouse Subs in Margate had?
Firehouse Subs in Margate has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Firehouse Subs in Margate find?
Firehouse Subs in Margate was most recently inspected on August 21, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Firehouse Subs in Margate ever been shut down?
No, Firehouse Subs in Margate has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.

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