Firehouse Subs of America in Sarasota
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5416 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232Part of: Firehouse Subs Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Firehouse Subs of America in Sarasota has 23 inspections on record between 2023 and October 2025, accumulating 108 violations—an average of 4.7 per inspection, slightly below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been recurring, particularly food contact surface issues appearing in nearly every inspection, along with repeated citations for employee health reporting, allergen awareness, and consumer advisory failures across multiple years. A fire safety violation was documented on July 19, 2024, when inspectors observed the back exit door blocked. The facility received one disciplinary action resulting in a $200 fine. The most recent inspection on October 6, 2025 found 14 violations including high-priority failures in employee health reporting, allergen awareness, and food contact surfaces, with disposition "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Firehouse Subs of America in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Firehouse Subs of America in Sarasota: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023050394 | $200.00 | Jul 25, 2023 | Miami (Doral) |
Firehouse Subs of America in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Firehouse Subs of America in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 3 inspections16 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections32 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Firehouse Subs of America in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Firehouse Subs of America in Sarasota last inspected?
- Firehouse Subs of America in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 6, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Firehouse Subs of America in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Firehouse Subs of America in Sarasota are: Food contact surfaces, Proper sewage disposal, Proper cooling equipment.
- How many health inspections has Firehouse Subs of America in Sarasota had?
- Firehouse Subs of America in Sarasota has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Firehouse Subs of America in Sarasota find?
- Firehouse Subs of America in Sarasota was most recently inspected on October 6, 2025 with 8 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Firehouse Subs of America in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Firehouse Subs of America in Sarasota 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 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 V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
- Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
- Has Firehouse Subs of America in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Firehouse Subs of America in Sarasota has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Firehouse Subs of America in Sarasota faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Firehouse Subs of America in Sarasota has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Firehouse Subs of America in Sarasota been fined?
- Firehouse Subs of America in Sarasota has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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