Firehouse Subs, 2710 E Fowler Ave #3, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FIREHOUSE SUBS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2710 E Fowler Ave #3, Tampa, FL 33612
License #: 3915738
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Left door 3 door reach in cooler
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses. On top of ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Container with water hand wash sink behind registers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwash sink at far end of service line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Onions in broth. **Corrected On-Site**
07/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above dish sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 3 door stand up **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
3/31/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above dish sink **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 3 door stand up **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Self service area **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale. Tomatoes cut at 9am **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Disinfectant next to cup holders **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
1/29/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Racks chipping and rusted
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
7/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination.slicer sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.east end of front line
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both front line dispensers
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
3/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reach-in racks chipping and rusted Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of residue in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.baskets Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.reach-in freezer
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
10/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reach-in racks chipping and rusted
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.broken lexan pans
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
3/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. reach-in racks chipping and rusted
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.reach-in
11/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 12A-02-1 Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.baskets
  • Critical - Violation: 12B-07-1 Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Violation: 32-15-1 No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.front
  • Critical - Violation: 35B-03-1 Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. back door
  • Critical - Violation: 47-06-2 Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
5/11/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. This violation must be corrected by : 5/08/11.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.front
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.baskets
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. back door
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/9/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Ceiling tile missing. by back door
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
9/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/2/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed debris on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cleanser stored by single service items.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. This violation must be corrected by : 5/29/10.
3/29/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed debris on can opener.
  • Faucet leaks at handsink.
12/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed build-up on can opener.
  • Unwrapped spoons/forks not presented so that only the handles are touched. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed paint cans stored on top of reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
7/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/7/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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