Firehouse Subs in Palatka
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506 N Sr 19 Ste 3, Palatka, FL 32177Part of: Firehouse Subs Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Firehouse Subs #1797 in Palatka has accumulated 76 violations across 13 inspections between May 2022 and February 2026, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection—slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have recurred persistently across the record, with employee health policy violations cited in at least five inspections (2022-11-07, 2023-01-09, 2023-10-12, 2024-04-23, 2026-02-04), water supply violations in four inspections (2023-01-09, 2023-03-15, 2022-11-07, 2023-10-12), and consumer advisory violations in six inspections. In October 2023, an administrative complaint was recommended following an inspection that documented employee health policy violations, improper cooking temperatures, shell stock handling deficiencies, and water supply issues. The most recent inspection on February 4, 2026 recorded 16 violations including two high-priority findings for employee health reporting and chemical storage, resulting in no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Firehouse Subs in Palatka: Comparison to Putnam County Averages
Firehouse Subs in Palatka: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— 4 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection3 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Firehouse Subs in Palatka: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Firehouse Subs in Palatka last inspected?
- Firehouse Subs #1797 in Palatka was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Firehouse Subs in Palatka?
- The most frequently cited violations at Firehouse Subs #1797 in Palatka are: Employee health reporting, Outer openings protected, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Firehouse Subs in Palatka had?
- Firehouse Subs #1797 in Palatka has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Firehouse Subs in Palatka find?
- Firehouse Subs #1797 in Palatka was most recently inspected on February 4, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Firehouse Subs in Palatka ever been shut down?
- No, Firehouse Subs #1797 in Palatka has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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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).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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