Firehouse Subs Heritage Plaza in Port Charlotte
Last inspected:
18500 Veterans Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33954Part of: Firehouse Subs Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Firehouse Subs Heritage Plaza in Port Charlotte operated as a permanent food service establishment with 72 seats across 18 inspections between August 2021 and September 2025, recording 47 total violations without any emergency closures. The facility averaged 2.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. Food contact surface violations were cited in at least 6 inspections, and chemical storage violations appeared in multiple inspections across the record. The most recent inspection on September 15, 2025 identified 4 basic violations involving food contact surfaces and chemical storage, resulting in completion with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Firehouse Subs Heritage Plaza in Port Charlotte: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages
Firehouse Subs Heritage Plaza in Port Charlotte: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Firehouse Subs Heritage Plaza in Port Charlotte: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 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
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Firehouse Subs Heritage Plaza in Port Charlotte: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Firehouse Subs Heritage Plaza in Port Charlotte last inspected?
- Firehouse Subs Heritage Plaza in Port Charlotte was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 20, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Firehouse Subs Heritage Plaza in Port Charlotte?
- The most frequently cited violations at Firehouse Subs Heritage Plaza in Port Charlotte are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Firehouse Subs Heritage Plaza in Port Charlotte had?
- Firehouse Subs Heritage Plaza in Port Charlotte has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Firehouse Subs Heritage Plaza in Port Charlotte find?
- Firehouse Subs Heritage Plaza in Port Charlotte was most recently inspected on April 20, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Firehouse Subs Heritage Plaza in Port Charlotte ever been shut down?
- No, Firehouse Subs Heritage Plaza in Port Charlotte has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Firehouse Subs Heritage Plaza in Port Charlotte had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Firehouse Subs Heritage Plaza in Port Charlotte has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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