PlateScore

Firehouse Subs

B

7700 S Priest Dr, Tempe 85284

Food Establishment · Permit FD2403883

Score based on 2 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.

89
Good

Tempe restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602025Feb 13, 2025 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jul 17, 2025 — Routine — score 83 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)83
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history3 on record

2026

Apr 14, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

Close Out Inspection

2025

Jul 17, 2025Routine1 priority2 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC 1) to wash hands for a minimum of 15 - 20 seconds between taking off gloves and putting on new gloves. 2) all drainage pipes shall have a minimum of 1 inch of air between the drainage pipe and the floor sink. 3) Date marking shall be adjusted to be consistent and easily understood.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed in hot holding equipment on the cookline to be holding 2 containers of meatballs with red sauce. Per person in charge (PIC) one container was placed under hot holding from 4.5 hours prior to inspection and the temperature measured with probing thermometer was 98*F to 110*F in different areas of the container. The other container has been placed there 2.5 hours prior to inspection measured with probing thermometer was 110*F to 121*F in different areas of the container. Discussed with PIC except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were embargoed and discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-402.11

Inspector's notes

Observed missing/separated or organic matter on existing caulking at all hand wash sinks and splash guards in kitchen, bathroom, cookline and the three compartment sink, and prep sink. Discussed with PIC all fixed equipment that is not easily moved to be properly cleaned shall be sealed with caulking to create a smooth and cleanable surface. Fix/replace by next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation

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Repeat Violation 4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed a lot of food debris, plastic and paper underneath the cookline tables and equipment. Discussed with PIC physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation

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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Feb 13, 2025Routine2 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with PIC equipment for food-contact surfaces and utensils are to be cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours. Cleaning procedure is soap, rinse, sanitize and airdry.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-402.11

Inspector's notes

Observed missing/separated or organic matter on existing caulking at all hand wash sinks in kitchen, bathroom, cookline and the three compartment sink, and prep sink. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) all fixed equipment that is not easily moved to be properly cleaned shall be sealed with caulking to create a smooth and cleanable surface. Fix/replace by next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed a lot of food debris, plastic and paper underneath the cookline tables, prep table and the dish racks near the three compartment sink. Discussed with PIC physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 18, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →