Firehouse Subs, 34737 Emerald Coast Pkwy Ste 5, Destin, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FIREHOUSE SUBS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 34737 Emerald Coast Pkwy Ste 5, Destin, FL 32541
License #: 5603851
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: 09/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting, plastic containers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door (back door) has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
  • Basic - Large amounts of garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning** upon callback observed multiple bags of trash around dumpster.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Bucket stored on deli paper. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface, conveyor belt on toaster over. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees(Wes and Sanford currently working at time of inspection). To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** Employee records were not available at time of callback, Operator did not know where they were kept.
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Date of birth and expiration date missing on Eddie Lawrence's certificate. **Warning**
09/15/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting, plastic containers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door (back door) has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under storage shelves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Barbecue sauce. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Large amounts of garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce 68 °F, Operator discarded. Cut tomatoes 46 °F, Operator iced down and placed in reach-in freezer to cool. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Stored over condiments. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Bucket stored on deli paper. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface, conveyor belt on toaster over. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels, handwash sink across from Three Compartment Sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees(Wes and Sanford currently working at time of inspection). To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Date of birth and expiration date missing on Eddie Lawrence's certificate. **Warning**
07/10/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food... Comet and stainless steel polish in spray bottles hung over water bottles.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing... Scrub/scouring pad stored in service line handsink.
3/4/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination... take out trays/containers, dry storage.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food after handling money at register. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by box. **Corrected On-Site**
10/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Soiled self service lid compartments.
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched... Forks, knives, spoons.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry... on floor.
3/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees... men's restroom.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training for one individual.
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing... should be around 200 ppm., found at 400 ppm.
10/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide tank not secured.
  • Critical - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Employee training certificates incomplete.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands... water pitcher stored in. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to air dry.
6/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide tank not secured.
  • Copy of latest inspection report not available.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands... water pitcher stored in.
  • Critical - Observed spray bottled sanitizer hung on canned food storage rack.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses... stored in 3 compartment sink.
1/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Critical - Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Critical - Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Please see inspection report for more details.
8/1/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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