DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

FIREHOUSE SUBS #157

FIREHOUSE SUBS #157 has 7 health inspections on file for its BRANDON location, with an overall rating of 3.6/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1921 West Brandon Boulevard
Brandon, Florida, 33511
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13527905

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10907840

  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Takeout containers observed on the floor by office area. Employee placed on shelf Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 150ppm. Operator refilled, tested at 200ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler by 3 compartment sink: Cold Holding ; sliced tomatoes (48F); cooked meatballs (47F); cooked steak (47F); commercially prepared tuna (45F); sliced ham (44F); sliced turkey 46 (44F); sliced roast beef (47F) Warning

Inspection Date: 11/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8892712

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided proof of unapproved corporate training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 9/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8891812

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided proof of unapproved corporate training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8724209

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed residue buildup on gaskets of flip top coolers Warning
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce stored over ready to eat sliced tomatoes. Manager mover the tomatoes and properly stored Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket. Manager properly stored the mop. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 30 fly casings and 1 live fly larvae on floor in corner under soda bibb rack. Operator removed the casings and larvae, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided proof of unapproved corporate training. Warning

Inspection Date: 10/9/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8469066

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/10/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8345613

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold inside ice machine
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored on floor in dry storage area
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing at room temperature on prep table adjacent to mop sink
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop bucket in front of mop sink
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on back prep table adjacent to 3-compartment sink
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed 3 chemical spray bottles stored on hand sink in dish area
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed to operator
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area