Vidalia, Toombs County

Firehouse Subs

2351 E FIRST ST VIDALIA, GA 30474

Food
Latest score
90
Apr 28, 2026
City
Vidalia
County
Toombs
Inspections
8

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Apr 28, 2026

Routine

Score: 902 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed tea spouts with buildup. CA: Clean and sanitize as soon as possible.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed food handling employees without proper hair restraints.

Oct 2, 2025

Routine

Score: 865 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buildup on soda nozzle. CA: clean and sanitize nozzle more frequently to avoid buildup.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed chemical bottle stored with single use bowls. CA: chemicals should be stored away from single use items.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed pickle buckets stored on floor in walk in cooler. CA: all food items must be stored 6 inches off of the ground.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed employees making subs without hair restraints.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed employees making subs while wearing a watch and bracelet.

Apr 8, 2025

Routine

Score: 807 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food handler go from the walk in cooler with gloved hands & straight to the slicer without handwashing or glove change. CA Training on when to wash hands

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed that the facility without a CFSM posted and PIC did not know where it was.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed Spic & Span stored on the shelf with the soda machine refills.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food handler without a proper hair restraint when inspector came into the building.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food handler with facial hair longer than 1/2".

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food handler wearing a watch and rings with stones

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed damp wiping cloth stored on the cutting board near the slicer.

Oct 31, 2024

Routine

Score: 797 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed meatballs hot holding at 99. COS: Manager re-heated meatballs to 165 and placed in hot hold, since still within the 2 hour re-heating window.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed uncovered pickles on prep top counter. CA: Cover all foods.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buildup on knife holder near prep top cooler and buildup on knife stored on magnetic knife holder. CA: Clean and sanitize knives and holder as soon as possible.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed boxes of turkey breast on floor in walk in cooler. CA: Food should be placed 6 inches off the floor on shelves.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed utensils in hot water at 90. CA: Utensils should be stored in water at least 135.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed an abundance of food debris on bottom of prep top cooler. CA: Clean and sanitize bottom of prep top cooler to prevent pest attraction.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several missing ceiling tiles in lobby area. CA: Replace missing ceiling tiles as soon as possible.

Jun 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 765 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed meatballs hot holding at 129F. COS: Meatballs were discarded. CA: Keep all foods hot held at 135F or above.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed black organic matter on ice machine and on the door flap of the ice machine. CA: Advised PIC to clean ASAP & will follow-up during next inspection.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed food handler wearing jewelry. COS: Jewlery removed.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed food handler cleaning slicer without hair restraint.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed back door cracked open. CA: Keep doors closed to prevent pest entry.

Apr 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 765 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed meatballs hot holding at 105 & 125 and soup at 125. COS: meatballs & soup discarded.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed the facility without a CFSM. CA: advised to get a CFSM ASAP, will follow up during next inspection.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed buildup on soda nozzle. CA: advised to clean and sanitize ASAP, will follow up during next inspection.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food handler without proper hair restraint. CA: advised employees wearing visors must wear hair net also.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(b) - wiping cloths, air drying location (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep line.

Nov 7, 2023

Routine

Score: 804 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed the facility without a CFSM.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed handwashing station with a pitcher in the sink. COS: PIC removed. CA: All handwashing stations shall be accessible & used only for handwashing.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed organic matter on the shield of ice machine. CA: Clean the front & back of the ice shield.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a container of coleslaw being stored without common name or a discard date. CA: All foods shall be labeled with common name & dated for 7-day discard.

Oct 17, 2023

Routine

Score: 745 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed tomatoes, tuna salad, and mayo cold holding at temps above 41F. COS: All TCS foods discarded. CA: Prep top must be fixed before it can be used again. Once the unit is fixed and has an ambient of 41F or below, the health department must verify before it can be used again. The unit is not to be used for TCS foods until the unit is fixed and reinspected.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed the facility without a CFSM.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed all of the handwashing stations throughout the facility without paper towels. COS: PIC replaced the paper towels.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed cookies uncovered in the walk-in freezer, and soup hot holding unlidded.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed minor debris within the reach in units, walk in cooler, and in the walk in freezer.