Firehouse Subs, 8428 W Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FIREHOUSE SUBS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8428 W Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, FL 33615
License #: 3915848
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
10/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 3 door tall reachin cooler
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's and ladies bathroom **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
07/09/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen .
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men' and women's restrooms **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Single glass door/ front counter
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 3 door Reach in cooler, and double door Reach in cooler in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 3 door Reach in cooler, **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
4/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Make table **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 3 door and 2 door Reach in coolers.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 3 door Reach in cooler
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles.
11/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Handle 3 door Reach in cooler.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cook's line.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 3 door Reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen
  • Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
6/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under ice machine, pooling on top of grease trap lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Middle door of 3 door Reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Deflector in ice bin.
1/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. not inverted/ soup bowls/lids Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squeeze bottles.
8/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. 3-4 each
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in cooler front.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squeeze bottles.
3/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture. reach in/front counter.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in/front counter.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squeeze bottles.
10/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. disposible silverware.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sqeeze bottles.
6/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. front counter area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squeeze bottles.
3/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.lemons
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. employee manually washing dishes wearing unapproved rings.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. no date mark
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 3 door
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 2 door reachin
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper strength for manual warewashing.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
6/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. at all times
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. front
12/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. ham,roast beef, pastrami in reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar in dining room.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Lemons at drink area.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. employee switched from register to washing dishes without washing hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.on front line.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. employee dispensing cups and touching the lips of other cups at register.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.front prep area.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. flying insect spray.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. bike by back door.
8/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/12/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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