Firehouse Subs, a popular sandwich chain located at 1920 NE 5th Ave in Boca Raton, Florida, was cited for 6 violations, including 1 high-priority infraction, during a routine inspection by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation. While the Palm Beach County eatery, known for its made-to-order hot and cold subs was not forced to close, a follow-up inspection was required to address the issues.
The initial inspection, conducted on October 14, 2024, discovered a few issues, including unsuitable food handling, temperature management problems, and unhealthy food safety conditions.
State records revealed the high-priority violation involved time/temperature management issues for safety foods. The inspectors found several items being held at temperatures above the recommended temperature in various coolers.
The inspection also revealed some intermediate violations, including a lack of proof of food manager certification and required state-approved employee training. These issues highlight the importance of ongoing staff education in the food service industry.