Firehouse Subs #165, 2401 East Bay Dr, Largo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FIREHOUSE SUBS #165
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2401 East Bay Dr, Largo, FL 33771
License #: 6215818
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 6/3/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Warning**
  • 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. Bacon in freezer in an opened package. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Both restrooms **Warning**
6/3/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Box of packaged chips. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone on prep table. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Front reach in cooler **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Roast beef at 47°F prepped. Ham 47°F ,roast beef 50°F , pastrami 49°F, corned beef 47°F , beef brisket 49°F , chicken 47°F , cheese 48°F , tomatoes 50°F , pulled pork 49°F , steak 50°F **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. See stop sale **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • 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. Bacon in freezer in an opened package. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Both restrooms **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
6/2/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container of water in handwash sink , front line **Corrected On-Site**
11/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Emergency light in hallway outside restrooms
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink. Filling steamers , front line
6/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Prep area around slicer **Corrected On-Site**
12/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/17/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 10/10/12.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. next to meat slicer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. to be cleaned within 4 hrs of use
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. expired 05/17/07 This violation must be corrected by : 10/10/12.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. front line and kitchen areas
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. dumping ice from front line into handwash sink in dishwashing area
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of water; condensation - front line
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. behind prep table - front lne
8/7/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Emergency light does not function when tested. hanging by wire - outside restrooms For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. prep area
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawing in standing water. Corrected On Site. placed into microwave to complete thawing process
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. less than 5 fruit flies
2/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Emergency light does not function when tested. light covers missing; hanging by wire - above restroom doors For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed handsink used for purposes other than the designated use. plastic condiment bottles in handwash sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed live fruit flies in foodservice area less than 5
  • Observed worn cardboard used as shelf cover. multiple locations inside True coolers
10/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/6/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. operator has 60 days to obtain This violation must be corrected by : 07/06/11.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 2 door 'true' cooler
  • Critical - Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. test kit ineffective
  • Critical - Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Corrected On Site.
5/3/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed handsink used for purposes other than the designated use. bucket of water stored in handsink [front line] Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. drain pipe dislodged from handsink [dishwashing area] foodhandlers using handsink behind front counter
1/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. lunch schedule shows 6 foodhandlers, no CFM will be in location during that time This violation must be corrected by : 10/11/10 .
10/13/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. cases of sub rolls Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of debris on condiment dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. case of napkins Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dry storage area
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. lunch schedule shows 6 foodhandlers, no CFM will be in location during that time This violation must be corrected by : 10/11/10 .
8/11/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.(below 200ppm )
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.(blocked by bucket in front area)
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(kitchen ) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
4/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 51-18-1 No copy of latest inspection report.
2/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands.(did not wash for 20 seconds)
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner.( cabinet door under soda machine fall off when opened)
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.(0 ppm in front area)
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(mens restroom )
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Repeat Violation.
12/10/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 30-11-1 Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
10/20/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit.(meatballs) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.(above 200 ppm at 3 compartment sink) Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.(above 200 ppm) Corrected On Site.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.(front area)
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
8/17/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/19/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/17/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/11/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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