FIREHOUSE SUBS 0003
8355 BAYMEADOWS RD STE 101, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904-737-3473
Last inspected Dec 22, 2025 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs on line at 125F. Meatballs in steam table at 91, 92. Person in charge states have been out less than 4 hours. Began reheating. Retemped one pan at 167F.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Dec 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 19, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In makeline reach in cooler beef stored above fill line at 49F. Person in charge removed excess. In silver stand up reach in cooler ham, deli meat, beef on bottom of unit at 45-49F. Person in charge states has had door open to stock. Ambient temperature of unit 47F ambient on bottom shelf during inspection. Items are tightly packed. Discussed increasing spacing with person in charge.
Dec 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink testing at 0ppm. Appears dispensing system is not functioning properly. Person in charge hand mixed and remade to 400ppm.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler turkey and ham at 45-48F. Items have been ambient cooling since 9 and 10am per person in charge. Items stored stacked and covered in walk in cooler. All other items in walk in cooler at 41F or below. Several pans cooled to 43F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In makeline reach in cooler beef stored above fill line at 49F. Person in charge removed excess. In silver stand up reach in cooler ham, deli meat, beef on bottom of unit at 45-49F. Person in charge states has had door open to stock. Ambient temperature of unit 47F ambient on bottom shelf during inspection. Items are tightly packed. Discussed increasing spacing with person in charge.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In walk in cooler turkey and ham at 45-48F. Items have been ambient cooling since 9 and 10am per person in charge. Items stored stacked and covered in walk in cooler. All other items in walk in cooler at 41F or below. Several pans cooled to 43F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatball, meatball, meatball at 120-125F. Two containers stored in warmer in middle of make line, one stored as back up in back steam well. Back steamwell is partially uncovered allowing steam to escape. The middle steam wells need to be turned back on periodically per person in charge. Discussed the possibility of holding on time with person in charge during inspection. Person in charge began reheating.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on ground around shared dumpster.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels observed on several clean dishware items at drying rack.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop sink. Person in charge inverted.
Mar 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pesticide emitting strip in back kitchen area on hand wash sink pipe. Person in charge discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli meat, deli meat, deli meat 47-51F in silver stand up cooler. Per person in charge had door open to load cheese less than 1 hour ago. Cheese is tightly packed and may be impeding airflow. Person in charge removed excess.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In back warmer meat balls 125F, meatballs 110F. Person in charge states turned down unit less than 4 hours ago, began reheating to 165F.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and floor drain at triple sink with debris buildup.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label residue observed on several clean dishes in dishware storage area.
Jun 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 29, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Unable to license at inspection due to violations put on warning.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added double sided prep line with all elements ( steam well, steamers, hot holding equipment and toaster) built into line. Has changed employee access to hand wash sink as they have to walk around central line.
May 28, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Unable to license at inspection due to violations put on warning.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door and metal door stand up cooler tomatoes, tomatoes, deli meat, deli meat 45-46F. Person in charge states has had both doors open to stock line this morning. Ambient temperature of both units 43F during inspection. May be airflow issue due to overcrowding of pans. Person in charge began rearranging.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs on line at 125F. Meatballs in steam table at 91, 92. Person in charge states have been out less than 4 hours. Began reheating. Retemped one pan at 167F.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added double sided prep line with all elements ( steam well, steamers, hot holding equipment and toaster) built into line. Has changed employee access to hand wash sink as they have to walk around central line.
Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Door left sided to dumpster enclosure off of hinges and missing panels. Also, observed construction debris in enclosure. Lids open.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash signs in kitchen and men's restroom. Person in charge added during inspection.
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice deflector plate in ice machine slightly soiled.
Sep 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at sandwich making station near POS soiled/ stained. Also, portable cutting board in prep area soiled/ stained.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean lids stored in container that has debris. Operator had container changed out and lids cleaned during this inspection
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.