Firehouse Subs, 8221 Southside Blvd #4, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FIREHOUSE SUBS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8221 Southside Blvd #4, Jacksonville, FL 32256
License #: 2611993
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 10/01/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not found on property.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack on soda boxes. Removed by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic lids and bins in storage and warewashing area.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of sub rolls on floor behind front counter. Case of mayonnaise on floor of walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Deli wraps and cups on floor near desk.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. On prep counter near tea urn and paper cups. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Slight buildup on deflector shield.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Rear hand wash sink.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
10/01/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Observed: Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Back splash of customer drink machine. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. Front upright reach in cooler by hand wash sink. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue. Bottom of Reach in freezer in rear. Priority: Intermediate
  • Basic - Observed: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic bin above three compartment sink. Priority: Basic
  • High Priority - Observed: Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Commercially processed meatballs 2nd reheat 151°. Reheating process started at 8:30.Corrective action had manager reheat to 165° **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
  • Intermediate - Observed: 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. Sherry Williams food handler certificate expired on 3/1/14. Priority: Intermediate
3/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuna, ham, and roast beef are 46°. Correct action taken, cooler lid closed.
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Front line.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Front hand sink.
8/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Box of cups.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cigarettes
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine
1/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/5/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Observed build-up of water on nonfood-contact surface. Shelf reach in cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Cleaner by cups on counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Dripping inside reach in cooler.
8/30/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Turkey reach in cooler 46f. Corrected On Site. thermostat turned down. Roast beef 47, turkey 48, pastrami 48f, make table. Corrective action closed make table lid.
4/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Make table.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk-in cooler floor.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
12/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Purse on cola syrup boxes.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 45 f roast beef reach in cooler Corrected On Site. cooler closEd.
6/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Grab and go brownies at front counter. Need the following information; -Name & address of location -Name of product -Date packaged
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At front counter on cutting board
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. After splitter on non-chemical side
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Employee purse hanging with bag of onions in back kitchen area.
10/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. backroom
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. clear pan
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. spray bottle hanging on drain board;
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
6/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law.
  • Critical. Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. lemons unprotected at beverage station
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. bulbs over sandwich steamers
10/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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