Firehouse Grill & Pub (The), 8814 N 56 St, Temple Terrace, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FIREHOUSE GRILL & PUB (THE)
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8814 N 56 St, Temple Terrace, FL 33617-6204
License #: 3909781
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 09/30/2014

Restaurant representatives - add corrected or new information about Firehouse Grill & Pub (The), 8814 N 56 St, Temple Terrace, FL »


Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Throughout kitchen
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Throughout kitchen
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Just outside of kitchen
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in freezer
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Greece trap under 3 compartment sink being replaced but not functioning during inspection.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor outside kitchen
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Throughout kitchen
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Many throughout kitchen
09/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Shoes in dry closet
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and flour bin
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
3/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Kitchen shelves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of grease.. **Warning**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women''s bathroom. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
12/4/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Spices. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Kitchen shelves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of grease.. **Warning**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Deli meats cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham - walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw chicken wings and beef patties cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Spray bottle with chemical/toxic substance stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. **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**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Walk-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. **Warning**
12/3/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Fryers
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Closet
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. In walk-in cooler
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Freezer lid
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • 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.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Bar back door
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Food window Formica separating from heat exposer
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Mixer
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Cooks line
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Spray bottle hanging on rack wit clean pitchers in bar
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Spraybottle **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. In bar
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Reach-in freezer and reach-in cooler
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
6/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Freezer lids
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.in dining room , storage area
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Reach-in cooler racks chipping and rusted
  • Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. In bar
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.grill
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  • Intermediate - Vegetable chopper/dicer/shredder/peeler soiled with old food debris.
1/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. surface chipping and rusted
  • Critical - Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.kitchen racks and shelves
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before donning gloves for working with food Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. lemons in bar drink ice Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. bar
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cup in bar drink ice Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.reach-in
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.water bottle
10/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.when putting on gloves
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.storage
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.bar
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.eggs ove5 veggies
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.bar
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease.
1/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.bar
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen ,bar
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.storage bins
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walk-in,storage closet
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. bar
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.freezer ,line reach-in
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. walk-in racks
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.reach-in ,walk-in
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. backdoor air curtains ,walls,walss by walk-in
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flour
10/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.chipping and rusted reach-in racks
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.soiled cardboard shelf liners
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. preparation table shelves ,flour bin ,mixer
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. storage area by freezer
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walk-in ,storage
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. bar
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cut/open meats and cheese
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.line racks,walk-in racks
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.cases of togo boxes in storage area
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils.spraybottle cleaners hanging with clean pitchers
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.reach-in
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.backdoor
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flour
6/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walk-in ,storage
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on clean gloves
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. warped formica window
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. storage bin
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.backdoor
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. spray bottle on dish rack
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
11/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 36-08-1 Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. kitchen ,by backdoor
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen ,bar
10/4/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walk-in ,bar
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.kitchen ,bar
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. 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.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.freezer
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.mixer,line racks,storage bins
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.not inverted
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.mopsink
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.back door
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. kitchen ,by backdoor
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. kitchen ,bar
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.walk-in
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.walk-in fan cover
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. kitchen
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 10/4/10.
8/4/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on shelves in WICOOLER.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided in restrooms.
  • Floor tile damaged at cookline.
4/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed residue on celery container in WICOOLER.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed residue build-up on shelves.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided in public restrooms.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected....gap under back door to kitchen.
  • Floor tiles damaged at cookline.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
11/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/24/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/19/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/9/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/24/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/19/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

Do you have any questions you'd like to ask about FIREHOUSE GRILL & PUB (THE)? Post them here so others can see them and respond.

×
FIREHOUSE GRILL & PUB (THE) respresentatives - respond and add information

Write your review!

Your Ratings

You can rate this restaurant in different categories from 1 star (worst) to 5 stars (best) or leave category unrated

Food:
Service:
Price:
Ambience:
Cleanliness:

Your Review


Would you recommend FIREHOUSE GRILL & PUB (THE) to others? (optional)
  
Add photo of FIREHOUSE GRILL & PUB (THE) (optional)
Add more info about the restaurant »

About You

Your nickname:

Optional Verification

(additional info to increase the weight and the placement of your review and ratings)

Real Name:
Email (won't be published):
Date and time of your visit to this restaurant:
Phone number (won't be published):
Leave your signature»

Recently added reviews

Name City Users' Rating
ANTEPLY INCTemple Terrace, FL
*****
SUBWAY #3195Temple Terrace, FL
*
R & L RIBS CHICKEN & SEAFOODFort Pierce, FL
****
HARDEE'S #1501537Jacksonville, FL
*
CHURCH'S CHICKEN #464Clearwater, FL
*•
BURGER KING #1684Crestview, FL
*•
MAC DADDYS IRISH PUBHudson, FL
*
THE BEACH BARPerry, FL
VALENCIA GARDEN RESTTampa, FL
*****
PAPA JOHNS PIZZA #1218Tarpon Springs, FL
****

Restaurants in neighborhood

Name

BACKSTAGE CAFE
LUNCH BOX
LITTLE CAESAR'S #6164
CAULDRON JAMAICAN RESTAURANT
CHECKERS #284C-7060
SUBWAY #646
BACCO AND VENERE
BURGER KING RESTAURANT #98

Create your own business profile on city-data.com. It's completely free!
Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses
Search for:  near: