DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

FIREHOUSE SUBS OF AMERICA

5416 Fruitville Road
Florida, 34232
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8834530

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees working with food with no hair restraints. Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed the dumpster lid open.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers on the line not inverted. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the prep hand wash sink with a bowl and peeling knife inside. Operator removed the items. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed the two cook line soap dispensers not working. Operator switched to manual. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 7/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8791776

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the ice machine.
  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelves in the right side reach in cooler.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees making food without hair restraints. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soda and pickles stored on the floor to the right of the cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not inverted.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired 12/01/2023 Operator renewed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 prep line: Meatballs (130F - Hot Holding); Meat Sauce (125F - Hot Holding). Operator stated they had been there for approximately 30minutes.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the women's restroom.
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed the soap dispenser for the right side hand wash sink not functioning.
  • 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the back exit door blocked by cardboard. The operator cleared the space. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8454443

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on multiple ceiling tiles in the kitchen.
  • 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 an employee bag stored with food in the dry storage area. Operator removed bag. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working on the line without a hair restraint. Operator had employee put on a hair restraint. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pickles and soda cases on the floor to the right of the cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris build up on the left side oven on the cook line.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloths on the cook line. Operator placed cloths in sanitizer buckets. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket at 0ppm quaternary. Operator emptied out the bucket and retested it at 200ppm quaternary. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8455019

  • 33-15-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed outside garbage with a broken/missing lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
  • 14-71-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape used to repair door handle on the 3 part reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no breaker on splitter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris build up on meat slicer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-27: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/26/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8453843

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like build up in the interior of the ice machine. Observed black mold like build up in drink ice chute. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
  • 33-15-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed outside garbage with a broken/missing lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
  • 14-71-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape used to repair door handle on the 3 part reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in left side standing reach in cooler: Tuna (45F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Brisket (49F - Cold Holding); Shredded lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated they had been in their overnight and removed food for disposal. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed temperatures in left side standing reach in cooler: Chopped lettuce 47F, Tuna salad 48F, Pepperoni 47F, Turkey 41F. **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in left side standing reach in cooler: Tuna (45F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Brisket (49F - Cold Holding); Shredded lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated food had been there overnight and removed food for disposal. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed temperatures in left side standing reach in cooler: Chopped lettuce 47F, Tuna salad 48F, Pepperoni 47F, Turkey 41F. Admin Complaint
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no breaker on splitter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris build up on meat slicer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 manager employee agreements. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/25/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8380482

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like build up in the interior of the ice machine. Observed black mold like build up in drink ice chute. Warning
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink in the food storage area. Warning
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed in use food storage bins with cracks and missing pieces. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of pickle spears stored on floor. Warning
  • 33-15-4:Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed outside garbage with a broken/missing lid. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust build up on fan used on the front line. Warning
  • 14-71-4:Basic - Tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape used to repair door handle on the 3 part reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in left side standing reach in cooler: Tuna (45F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Brisket (49F - Cold Holding); Shredded lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated they had been in their overnight and removed food for disposal. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in left side standing reach in cooler: Tuna (45F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Brisket (49F - Cold Holding); Shredded lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated food had been there overnight and removed food for disposal. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray stored above soda machine boxes. Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no breaker on splitter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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 manager a clean up plan. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris build up on meat slicer. Warning
  • 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 manager employee agreements. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in chemical storage. Warning