Firehouse Subs, 134 Weston Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FIREHOUSE SUBS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 134 Weston Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33326
License #: 1622039
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 07/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Bottles of Salad Dressings, Sauces .
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.3 Door Cooler: Ham 46°F, Turkey 46°F,chicken Breast 45°F, Roast Beef 46°F, Brisket 45°F, Swiss Cheese 45°F, Mozzarella Cheese 45°F, Cheddar Cheese 45°F. Corrective Action Taken, Operator iced down the Product and Called the Mechanic.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.HWS Next to 3 Compartment Sink, Hot Water Faucet in Dispair.
07/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
2/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/24/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Observed: Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, true reach in cooler. Priority: Basic
8/7/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Observed: Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, ac vents. Priority: Basic
  • High Priority - Observed: Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Priority: High Priority
  • High Priority - Observed: Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
  • Basic - Observed: Equipment in poor repair, reach in cooler in front service area not maintaining 41°f or better, see stop sale. **Warning** Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, by 3 compartment sink, red bucket. **Corrected On- Site** Priority: Intermediate
  • Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, by 3 compartment sink. Red bucket.
  • Basic - Observed: No copy of latest inspection report available. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.By 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On- Site** Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
  • Intermediate - Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink.By 3compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
  • High Priority - Observed: Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, Turkey 49°F, Ham 49°F, Roast Beef 53°F, Cheese 44°F., see stop sale. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
  • Basic - Observed: Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, true reach in cooler. Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. By the sink in the front service area **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
8/1/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Sandwich station and stand up true reach in cooler in back area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuna salad and lunch meats at 57 reach in cooler sandwich station. Ready to eat foods moved to working unit and iced down. Unit was turned down to cooler temperature and was functioning at proper temperature of 41 observed before completion of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Sandwich station true unit. Food set on ice other ready to eat moved to working, operator turned unit to proper cold holding temperature, observed temperature of 41f before completion of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
5/9/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Sandwich station and stand up true reach in cooler in back area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Reach in cooler in back area and sandwich station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. Observed slow draining water hand wash sink between two beverage reach in coolers counter area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched, next to beverage dispensing machine. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuna salad and lunch meats at 57? reach in cooler sandwich station. Ready to eat foods moved to working unit and iced down. Unit was turned down to cooler temperature and was functioning at proper temperature of 41? observed before completion of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to dish area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Sandwich station true unit. Food set on ice other ready to eat moved to working, operator turned unit to proper cold holding temperature, observed temperature of 41?f before completion of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
2/27/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Label on a food item packaged on-site lacking required information.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.soap dispenser Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
8/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Label on a food item packaged on-site lacking required information.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.tuna salad Corrected On Site.41 degrees achieved during inspection using proper cooling methods
5/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
2/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/20/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. This violation must be corrected by : 9/20/11.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. employee foods in reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cumminuted meats , poultry , dairyproduct 45 degrees F in reach in cooler This violation must be corrected by : 9/20/11.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle, chemical found a 3 compartment sink.
9/19/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Label on a food item packaged on-site lacking required information.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
6/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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