Firehouse Subs, 1412 W University Ave #1, Gainesville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FIREHOUSE SUBS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1412 W University Ave #1, Gainesville, FL 32603
License #: 1103072
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Added hat. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Pecans in walk-in cooler. Covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Near office in rear kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Pans in sink by three compartment sink. Moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Center door for make table. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two at slicer. Placed in sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. After handling money put on gloves. Took off gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
3/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Vents in kitchen dusty.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Above office.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Make table at front counter.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. In kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Freestyle soda machine in lobby.
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink. Female employee. Corrective action moved to prep sick.
10/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves above three compartament sink.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Apron with deli paper. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plates on back shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Front line.
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Lemons and limes container not self closing.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Spray bottle cleaner near ketchup. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. In kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
6/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. In office. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic bins. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soda gun machine with accumulated slime/debris. Dining soda machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Dining soda machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Cutting board on sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. Dining soda machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
1/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Front handwash sink near steam table. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler at front prep area.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Pickle buckets in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Cracked bins in storage area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair at front prep area.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Spray bottles of various cleaning chemicals on ice machine. Corrected On Site.
7/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Dish area sink.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. When changing gloves.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Less than 20 seconds.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Cracked food containers.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Pickle buckets.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Steel polish on counter with single service items.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chili 94-112F on steam table. Corrected On Site.
1/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee drink stored above food in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Cambros cracked/broken no longer easily cleanable
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
9/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/16/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reachin cooler (sandwich make cooler)
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.salami 44, roastbeef46 and pastami 50 degrees f in reachin cooler (sandwich make cooler)
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Fan guards in walkin cooler.
3/8/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed lunch meat and cheese in top of RIC not kept at 41 degrees F or below.
  • Observed employee or manager not having effective hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed no backflow on one side of splitter on mop sink faucet.
7/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
1/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.SOUPS IN WIC.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.LEMONS & LIMES AT CUSTOMERS DRINK STATION.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.SPRAY BOTTLE STORED ON FRONT OF HWS.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Corrected On Site.
8/13/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/13/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 5/14/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 3/11/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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