Firehouse Subs

6563 Gateway Rd Ste 100, Columbus, GA 31909
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Firehouse Subs has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Firehouse Subs was last inspected on Mar 12, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

“Proper cold holding temperatures” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Columbus restaurant, which scores around 94. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sliced tomatoes cold holding at 47*F/46*F/45*F and tuna salad cold holding at 45*F in prep cooler located in the back kitchen. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, COS: Employee voluntarily discarded sliced tomatoes and tuna salad.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
86
Feb 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed diced tomatoes located in prep top cooler in sandwich-making area cold holding at a temperature of 47*F. Observed diced grilled chicken cold holding at a temperature of 43*F. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. Person in charge discarded food items.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed lack of Active Managerial Control and a pattern of non-compliance in the responsibilities of the person in charge including the following: improper cold holding for time/temperature control for safety food through daily oversight of the employees' routine monitoring of the holding temperatures using appropriate temperature measuring devices; lack of written agreement for key drop deliveries; and a third-time repeat violation of a lack of a verifiable manner in which employees are informed of their responsibility to report information about their health as it pertains to food-borne illnesses. There must be a person in charge on the premises of the food establishment at all times. The person in charge shall ensure compliance with the above-mentioned procedures. Person in charge w...
511-6-1.03(2)(a)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed lack of verifiable manner in which food employees and conditional employees are notified of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as it relates to food-borne illnesses. Food employees shall be informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report food-borne illnesses and symptoms. Person in charge was given an employee health policy.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Firehouse Subs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Subs on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Firehouse Subs?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Subs.

How does Firehouse Subs compare to other restaurants in Columbus?

Firehouse Subs most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Columbus average of 94.

Has Firehouse Subs' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Firehouse Subs have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Firehouse Subs means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Firehouse Subs inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Firehouse Subs is inspected roughly once per year on average.