Firehouse Subs Of Bradenton, 621 Cortez Rd West, Bradenton, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FIREHOUSE SUBS OF BRADENTON
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 621 Cortez Rd West, Bradenton, FL 34207
License #: 5105019
Total inspections: 22
Last inspection: 07/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rear handsink has items stored inside.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rear handsink has items stored inside.
07/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Rear area prep sink not operable.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee dried hands on soiled towel after washing.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Toaster conveyor oven
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rear prep area handsink blocked by items inside. Plastic containers and light bulbs. Also, items stacked on floor in front of sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Light bulbs and plastic containers stored inside rear prep area handsink.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Rear prep area
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
3/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Rear hand wash sink
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Rear handsink. Employees using front counter handsink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rear handsink has scale inside.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rear handsink has scale inside.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Rear handsink. Employees using front counter handsink.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Five, then four during this inspection.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Rear handsink
  • Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment.
10/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/10/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Toaster conveyor **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large pitcher inside rear kitchen handsink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large pitcher inside rear handsink duration of inspection. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. **Warning**
5/9/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed brush and pens inside rear kitchen handsink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
12/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Conveyor oven
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
8/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/19/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter prepline reachin cooler thermometer reads 40F but actual temperature 55F.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Front counter prepline reachin cooler 55F foods and ambient air. Service company called. Foods not to be returned to cooler until temperature reaches 41F. This violation must be corrected by : 4/18/12.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter prepline reachin cooler, chicken salad and coldcuts 55F. Foods moved to nearby coolers, some iced down, service company called. This violation must be corrected by : 4/18/12.
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
4/17/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Four [4]
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Employee training records incomplete. Person in charge cannot locate records for all employees.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility in disrepair. Women's restroom, sign posted OUT OF ORDER.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. Tea urn
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Toaster conveyer oven.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Rear preparation area handsink
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, reachin cooler door falls off hinges, front counter.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ham, turkey, roastbeef, corned beef, reachin cooler.
12/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/12/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reachin cooler sandwich box foods 48-50 F, ambient air 50F. This violation must be corrected by : 5/12/11.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coldcuts and salads, reachin cooler sandwich box. 48-50F, moved to nearby working coolers. This violation must be corrected by : 5/12/11.
5/11/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Cut lemons and limes at selfserve area have cover, but once opened all food is exposed. Suggest sneezeguard.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. [rear handsink] Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.Lemons, limes at selfserve area have tongs inside on top of fruit, customer touches fruit to retreive tongs.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Rust
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Toaster conveyor oven
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket next to patty paper sheets. Potential splash contamination.
2/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Two male sandwiche makers.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Toaster oven loaded with crumbs.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Men's restroom
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. (six)
10/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed several employees put on new gloves at start of mini-rush without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink at front counter used for purposes other than handwashing. Refilling water pitcher. Pitcher sitting in sink. Corrected On Site.
6/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/1/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ham, turkey, beef, sliced, repackaged not datemarked, reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coldcuts 49F, beef 47F, tuna salad 55F, chicken salad 55F. Advised to discard/ stop sale issued.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reachin cooler, front counter, foods 47-55F, ambient air 52F. Advised to discard foods, work out of other coolers, or use time in lieu of temperature. Main unit for establishment must be repaired or replaced within 24 hours. This violation must be corrected by : 3/1/10.
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Toaster conveyor oven.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 4/26/10.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 4/26/10.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. [5] five. This violation must be corrected by : 4/26/10.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location. This violation must be corrected by : 4/26/10.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 4/26/10.
2/26/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/20/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink filled with miscellaneous objects. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical. No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment.
8/19/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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