FIREHOUSE SUBS

MARGATE, FL

dba PLATINUM IDEAS MARGATE LLC

Status Current (20)

Overview & reputation

Firehouse Subs is a sandwich restaurant located at 5516 W Sample Road in Margate, operating as a seating establishment with 38 seats. The restaurant specializes in hot submarine sandwiches made with premium meats and cheeses on toasted rolls, and offers catering services. It is situated in the Peppertree shopping center and provides both indoor and outdoor dining options.

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Food Safety Score

97 /100 · Excellent

Calculated by Florida Food Scores from DBPR inspection data over the last 36 months. This is not an official government rating. How scores work

Latest DBPR inspection

Jul 28, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action 0 violations

The Food Safety Score above reflects up to 4 weighted inspection cycles, not this single visit alone. View full history

Score breakdown

Based on 3 inspection cycles in the last 36 months.

  • Aug 5, 2026 cycle score 100 (50% weight) · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Jul 28, 2026 cycle score 94 (33% weight) · 0 high, 1 intermediate, 2 basic · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Aug 21, 2025 cycle score 95 (17% weight) · 0 high, 1 intermediate, 1 basic · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

DBPR Inspection History

3 records from Florida DBPR. Tap a row to expand violation details.

What violations mean
Date Result Expand
Aug 5, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violation details recorded for this inspection.

Class: Food Visit ID: 13840625 PDA Verified Type: Food-Licensing Inspection
Jul 28, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

Food in poor condition, mislabeled, or adulterated
Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used
Premises not clean or in disrepair
Class: Food Visit ID: 13791629 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Aug 21, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
Class: Food Visit ID: 10892791 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food

License & Location

Location

Address
5516 W SAMPLE RD
MARGATE, FL 33073
Seating
38 seats
Phone
9546655775
DBPR District
District 2 — Fort Lauderdale (licenses expire December)
County (Region Code)
Duval (code 16)

License

License Number
SEA1621488
License Status
Current (20)
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
Risk Level 1
License Expiry
Dec 1, 2026
Last Inspection
Jul 28, 2026

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