Firehouse Subs
1000 Linton Blvd #A4, Delray Beach, FL 33444 · Permanent Food Service · License 6021438
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse....
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 19 routine inspection2 high priority (1 repeat), 2 intermediate, 3 basic (1 repeat)-24
- Administrative complaint on Oct 19Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score56
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 19, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse....
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.... Observed at 4:17 turkey 50°F, ham 49f, chicken 51°F, roast beef 51°F, steak 49°F, brisket 50°F, cheeses 51°F, grilled onion 50°F, cut tomatoes 49°F, cut lettuce 50°F, mixed cold cut 51°F in flip top reach in cooler . Per manager food was pulled out at 12 noon .Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than 4 hours .
Repeat violation
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F....
Observed at 4:17 turkey 50°F, ham 49f, chicken 51°F, roast beef 51°F, steak 49°F, brisket 50°F, cheeses 51°F, grilled onion 50°F, cut tomatoes 49°F, cut lettuce 50°F, mixed cold cut 51°F in flip top reach in cooler . Per manager food was pulled out at 12 noon .Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . ..potato soup 72°F thawing in standing water at triple sink . Per manager food being held less than an hour . Manager removed food to cooler. Violationemployee discarded food. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Intermediate2
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.Manager on duty Amy -Jo Elfers .
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic3
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner...potato soup 72°F thawing in standing water at triple sink .
Manager removed to cooler.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.
Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired...front line flip top reach in cooler.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at front line .
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.