FIREHOUSE GRILL & PUB (THE)

With 7 documented inspections, FIREHOUSE GRILL & PUB (THE) in TEMPLE TERRACE has achieved a 2.8/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

8814 N 56 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/9/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13522008

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 7 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the handles to the hot holding unit and flip top units with food debris build up.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents and walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling tiles being soiled with dust in the kitchen. Observed the walls being soiled with food debris in the kitchen.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top units.
  • 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed missing tiles throughout the kitchen floors in the cook line/prep area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of canned sodas being stored on the floor in the kitchen near the pick up window.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the exterior of the buckets used to store raw wings being soiled with grease and food debris build up. Observed the back underside of the flip top units being soiled with food debris build up. Observed the exterior of the flour container being soiled with food debris build. Observed the storage shelves being soiled with grease and food debris build up. Repeat Violation
  • 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed build up in the floors in the kitchen in between the cooking equipment.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting on the flip top units. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink with food debris and straws in the bar area and in the kitchen near the three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

9/16/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10938353

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 9 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance in the ice machine near the bar area.
  • 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 cellphone being stored above the flip top unit. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer used for mugs in the bar area.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris on the handle to the microwave in the kitchen.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris and grease build up on the shelves, storage and cooking equipment on the cook line. Observed a black mold like substance on the gaskets to the walk in coolers. Observed grease build up on the door to the walk in cooler in the kitchen.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in the kitchen on the cook line.
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on the flip top unit.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on the cook line.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed the handwashing sink with a small leak.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting hoards on the cook line. Observed buskers used for food with build up food debris.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in the handwashing sink near the three compartment sink. Employee cleaned . **Corrective Action Taken**

2/25/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10710495

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 7 basic

  • 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 employee backpack being stored on top of the flip top units. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the handle to scoop for the flour touching the product. The manager corrected storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shield above the walk in cooler.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the exterior of the flour bin being soiled with old food debris. Observed the dry storage shelves being soiled with grease build up. Observed soiled gaskets on the walk in cooler.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in the bar area. Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/ceiling soiled. Observed dust soiled ceiling vents in the kitchen cook line. Observed missing floor tiles in the walk in cooler and the cook line. Observed building up debris on the floor throughout the kitchen ion the cook line behind cooking equipment and in the walk in cooler and in the bar area. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the flip top units on the cook line. Observed food debris in the reach in cooler on the cook line and in the entrance of the kitchen.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in the hand washing sink near the three compartment sink.

11/1/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8736239

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 7 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a cutting board with many cut marks to where it is no longer easily cleaned.
  • 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's cellphone being stored on the rack above a food prep area. Manager had employee removed cellphone. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled with food debris in the kitchen area, bar area and walk in cooler. Manager had employee clean the floors walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with a copy of poster. Manager posted it on the wall. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the cooking equipment in kitchen on the cook line. Observed gaskets soiled with food debris on the cook line.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the bottom of the reach in cooler in the bar area. Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted and soiled shelves in the walk in cooler.
  • 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. Provided manager with a copy of poster. Manager posted it on the wall. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the interior of the reach in cooler soiled with food debris.

6/11/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8690709

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors throughout kitchen with built up grease and food debris.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

4/8/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8536327

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 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 backpack on top of prep table. Employee removed the backpack. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor observed with an accumulation of grease and food debris behind and underneath all equipment on cooks line.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food in reach in freezer on cooks line uncovered.

10/25/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8357193

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 6 basic

  • 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 cell phone on prep table. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed an accumulation of grease and debris on floor underneath and around all kitchen equipment.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes of plasic ware on floor next to front door.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris in microwave.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed green wire racks in kitchen with an accumulated grease. Observed accumulated grease on hood vent. Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls on cooks line heavily soiled with food debris and grease. Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken in a 5 gallon bucket. Raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding). Manager placed in walk in cooler. Retemp at 46 degrees F 20 minutes later. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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 chili (113F - Hot Holding); chicken (125F - Hot Holding). Manager reheated to 165 degrees F. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump sauce from a bowl in hand sink next to cooks line.