Firehouse Subs, 2245 W Cr 210 Suite #111, Saint Augustine, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FIREHOUSE SUBS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2245 W Cr 210 Suite #111, Saint Augustine, FL 32259
License #: 6501641
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 10/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers stacked up wet on the shelf by office
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Meat ball 120°-137°F, steam table, stir the meatball often, and turn up the unit until the meatball heated to 165°F 15 second within 2 hours
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Employee took the test on the SafeStaff book but manager didn't sign the certificates.
10/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting board on the top shelf by office have deep cut
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Couple employee making sub in the front line **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door in dining room. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. By Three Compartment Sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee expired on 2012
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several blue liquid not label, throughout **Repeat Violation**
6/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Steven was portion the dessert. Per Steven, company not require PIC wear hat.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several plastic containers staked wet on shelf by ice machine
  • Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door in the dining room
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups in the cup dispenser by the register touch the bottom of shelf without other protection. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout store **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket Quat less than 100 ppm, under prep area cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn beef, roast beef, chicken salad (46-48°f) portion this morning from 8-10 am per PIC, Reach in cooler by grill and double door upright Reach in cooler by kitchen entree, corrective action move to Reach in freezer
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Spray bottle of glass cleaner next to single service cups, under register **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. Under prep table by Three Compartment Sink
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Corn beef, roast beef, chicken salad (46-48°f) portion this morning from 8-10 am per PIC, Reach in cooler by grill and double door upright Reach in cooler by kitchen entree, corrective action move to Reach in freezer
  • 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. No proof of training for Brite, David.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of Glass cleaner ( per employee) under register **Corrected On-Site**
12/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop buried in ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Meatballs at 98°. The unit was unplugged. The manager plugged it back in, mixed the meatballs and the temperatures went up to 140° or its way to reheat temperature. Corrective action taken.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Chemicals hanging above clean dishes at dish washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by mop bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
7/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of crusty residue on tea dispensing nozzles. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary over 400 ppm in dish wash sink.
  • Critical - Observed unclean knife stored on magnetic rack.
12/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/1/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Prep unit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black residue in the interior of ice machine. Showed area to mgr.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Marina -Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Tea nozzles, inside part.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation from 5/24/12.
7/31/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/25/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. interior thermometer reading 50F
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. lemons, sneeze guard is broken
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning. not leaving dishes in sanitizer for 30 seconds, just dipped; explained to him, placed back in sanitizer Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. dusty fan
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. employee just arrived, and started touching slicer, explained to him and washed hands Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. purse by spices
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 55F meatballs and cold cuts in 3 doors upright reach in cooler
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
5/24/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 15-32-1 OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER GASKETS TORN IN DISREPAIR MAIN PREP 8/23/12- tall 1 door glass cooler at register, holds whole meats
8/23/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair Torn/damaged reach in cooler gaskets, tall 1 door cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. philly meat in standing water , temperature 90 F
8/23/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor. BOX OF SODA SYRUP IN BACK ROOM Corrected On Site. MOVED 6-3-11: Observed boxes of chips stored on floor in back room.
  • Critical - Violation: 12B-07-1 Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. OVER PREP TABLE IN BACK ROOM Corrected On Site. DISCARDED 6-3-11: Observed employee beverage on prep table in back room and haalf eaten cookie by slicer .
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. DRYING RACK ON TRIPLE SINK. CHIPPED AND RUSTY 6-3-11: Observed drying rack on triple sink chipped and rusty.
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. MAIN PREP COOLER 6-3-11: Observed main prep cooler with torn gaskets.
  • Violation: 21-12-1 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. ON TABLE IN BACK ROOM Corrected On Site. 6-3-11: Observed multiple wet wiping cloths on prep table in back room not stored in sanitizer buckets.
  • Violation: 25-05-1 Observed single-service articles improperly stored. BOX OF NAPKINS IN STORAGE AREA Corrected On Site. MOVED 6-3-11: Observed box of single serve cups stored on floor in back storage room.
  • Critical - Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. TRASH CAN BLOCKING SINK Corrected On Site. REMOVED 6-3-11: Observed hand sink with several cloths stored inside, cloth draped over faucet head.
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 Incomplete 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. SOME CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE BUT NOT FOR EMPLOYEES ON DUTY 6-3-11: Observed no certificates available for employees. Employees on have been employed longer than 60 days.
6/3/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. LICENSED FOR 39 SEATS, COUNTED 51 SEATS
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. TRASH CAN BLOCKING SINK Corrected On Site. REMOVED
  • Critical - Incomplete 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. SOME CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE BUT NOT FOR EMPLOYEES ON DUTY
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest/coolest part of the holding unit. GLASS DOOR COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. OVER PREP TABLE IN BACK ROOM Corrected On Site. DISCARDED
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SOILED CUP BEING USED TO STORE TOOTHPICKS Corrected On Site. WASHED
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. CLOTH UNDER CUTTING BOARD IN BACK ROOM Corrected On Site. REMOVED
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site. WASHED
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BOX OF SODA SYRUP IN BACK ROOM Corrected On Site. MOVED
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. DRYING RACK ON TRIPLE SINK. CHIPPED AND RUSTY
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. BEEF IN TRIPLE SINK Corrected On Site. PLACED IN CONTAINER THEN IN REACH IN COOLER
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. MAIN PREP COOLER
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. BOX OF NAPKINS IN STORAGE AREA Corrected On Site. MOVED
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. FORKS, KNIVES, SPOONS NOT INVERTED IN SELF-SERVE AREA Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. ON TABLE IN BACK ROOM Corrected On Site.
3/18/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Sandwich make table cooler at front counter
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Make table coolet at front counter
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Plastic lids stored in dirty container on shelf by 3 compartment sink
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Purse and keys on shelf with canned and jar items And bag of onions Repeat Violation.
7/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Label on a food item packaged on-site lacking required information. Grab and go brownies and cookies on front counter, lacking all of the required information.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. food contact surface facing customer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. small type
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. hanging from lip of rack
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. sanitizer buckets Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only. at warmers
4/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-21-1 Observed food container not properly labeled. cookies
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-21-1 Self-service lemons lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink splitter
9/21/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed food container not properly labeled. cookies
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham 45, turkey 46, muhrooms 44
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 3 door reach in -tstat turned down and appears to be decreasing
  • Critical. Self-service lemons lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. must be cleaned at a minimum of 4 hrs
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink splitter
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. trash can Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. restroom
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. gm
9/18/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/20/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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