Firehouse Subs, 8877 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FIREHOUSE SUBS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8877 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 34761
License #: 5811068
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/02/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cabinet under soda fountain was soiled.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container next to customer food. Inside kitchen reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Inside make table reach in cooler.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Steam bin, near steaming machines. Meatball 112°f product was not in the process of preparation or reheating. Product was sitting in bin with temperature control turned off. Operator stated product had been inside bin since approx. 1pm. Operator turned heat back for Corrective Action.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. One in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Off by approx. 10°f **Corrected On-Site**
10/02/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. /. Cooked BBQ pork thawing in a bucket of standing water and the bucket is on floor by 3 compartment sink
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. /. Cooked BBQ pork in bucket by 3 compartment sink
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach in freezer / open bags of cookies
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. /. Turkey, roast beef in reach in cooler, by office desk
  • Intermediate - Manager on duty lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
6/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. / ice scoop holder next to ice machine
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
1/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans at dish sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Noted 2 spray bottles with clear liquid not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
7/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. TO GO CONTAINERS, ACROSS FROM UPRIGHT REACH IN FREEZER
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. OBSERVED (1) A TOTE BAG STORED NEXT TO ROLLS OF PAPER TOWELS, ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE (2) A JACKET STORED NEXT TO BOXES OF SINGLE-USE GLOVES, ACROSS FROM MOPSINK
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. AT FRONTLINE **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CUT LETTUCE WAS 57F AT FRONT LINE
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of residue in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of upright reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
2/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. / purse, clothing stored with paper hand towels, on rack in dry storage area / Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on cutting board / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice machine / bin. / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered cookies in reach-in freezer
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. / at mopsink faucet splitter
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
9/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed apron and bag stored with food and paper bags. / on rack by ice machine ]
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law. [see comment]
6/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Corrected On Site.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. / clothing and apron stored on shely with food and paper hand towel, in back room
  • Critical - Observed buildup of residue in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination. / Observed an employee drink cup stored on food prep table / in back room Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. / inside upright freezer
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions./ by ice machine / Repeat Violation.
1/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. / frontline handsink by front door / Repeat Violation. / observed 1-18-11 /
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination. / observed employee drink cups stored on shelf above food prep table, in back room
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
8/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. [ frontline handsink ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. [handsink in back room covered by a large plastic lid] Corrected On Site.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. [ a jacket hung on rack with paper napkins, in mopsink rom]
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. [ bottle s of hand sanitizer and hand soap stored next to new boxes of single-use gloves, on rack in mopsink room]
1/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Cutted lemons at self-service drink station lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. [ NOTE: A container with lid is used to store cutted lemons at drink station. However, once the lid is open, there is no barrier between the lemons and the user's mouth.]
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. [to-go carrier/box, paper towel in back room]
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • No copy of latest inspection report. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
7/15/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. marinara sauce can
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced ham 45 degrees F recommend stainless steel pans to maintain proper temperature.
  • Observed ripped/worn cardboard used as shelf cover. Reach in coolerdairy products and deli meats. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Bottom freezer has food crumbs Corrected On Site.
3/5/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored on frontline counter.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 100PPM. Corrected On Site.
7/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/20/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/9/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 11/12/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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