FIREHOUSE SUBS #0117

3221 Southwest 35 Boulevard
Gainesville, Florida, 32608
Alachua County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8847457

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed: 2 back packs stored on cases oF potato chips. The packs were moved to the wall hooks. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the area over the multiport nozzle has splash buildup.
  • 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed: the wall over the 3 compartment sink is soiled/deteriorating.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of paper towels at the kitchen hand wash sink. A roll of towels was brought from storage. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8841346

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8838503

  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: on the front line in the hot well on the back counter: meatballs 90, chili 95, potato soup 98F. These items were placed in the microwave for quick reheating. 15 minutes later back in the hot well, the meatballs were at 148F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Observed: meatballs on the front line, in hot holding, 129 to 143. The one meatball at 129F was discarded. ALSO, 135-145F. Potato soup 164F Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: Observed: meatballs on the front line in the hot holding unit: 98,102,126. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-26: Multiple hot wells were checked: 129, 129,131 were the low temperatures found in the hot well and the hot tower. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 7/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8837394

  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: on the front line in the hot well on the back counter: meatballs 90, chili 95, potato soup 98F. These items were placed in the microwave for quick reheating. 15 minutes later back in the hot well, the meatballs were at 148F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Observed: meatballs on the front line, in hot holding, 129 to 143. The one meatball at 129F was discarded. ALSO, 135-145F. Potato soup 164F Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: Observed: meatballs on the front line in the hot holding unit: 98,102,126. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 4/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8658986

  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: on the front line in the hot well on the back counter: meatballs 90, chili 95, potato soup 98F. These items were placed in the microwave for quick reheating. 15 minutes later back in the hot well, the meatballs were at 148F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Observed: meatballs on the front line, in hot holding, 129 to 143. The one meatball at 129F was discarded. ALSO, 135-145F. Potato soup 164F Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8654966

  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed: plastic bottled water stored on the floor in the dry storage soda closet.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: lack of a choking poster. One will be emailed.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: on the front line, cut lettuce, 49-53F. This comes pre-shredded and bagged. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: on the front line in the hot well on the back counter: meatballs 90, chili 95, potato soup 98F. These items were placed in the microwave for quick reheating. 15 minutes later back in the hot well, the meatballs were at 148F. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: yellow peroxide sanitizer stored next to to go cups under the register. The spray was moved to cleaning. Corrected On-Site