FIREHOUSE SUBS 0005
8221 SOUTHSIDE BLVD STE 4, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904-996-0894
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed one flying insect on wall near mop sink.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Observed one flying insect on wall near mop sink.
Food stored on floor. Case of water to be served to guests stored on floor in walk in cooler. Person in charge raised.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed buckets of grease/ oil stored around shared grease receptacle area. Also, trash on ground outside of shared compactor.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label residue and several old labels observed on clean dish ware.
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops stored in mop sink. Person in charge removed.
Jan 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 17, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any training due to all certificates recently expired.
Oct 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any training due to all certificates recently expired.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water shut off to back hand wash sink by triple sink due to constant leak per person in charge. Person in charge turned on water during inspection.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed grease receptacle lid open. Observed grease buildup at shared grease receptacle storage area.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli meat, cheese at 47-51F in reach in cooler on line. Items stored above fill line. Person in charge removed excess and placed in unit holding temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Au jus in warmer at 123F. Warmer has open spaces allowing heat to escape. Person in charge began reheating, covered open spaces in warmer. Person in charge reheated to 172F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of toaster with debris buildup.
Bathroom facility not clean. Women's restroom dirty at time of inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor of walk in cooler with debris buildup. Floor drain at triple sink with debris buildup.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda dispenser plate in dining room with debris buildup. Front of low boy reach in coolers on make line and in back kitchen with debris buildup.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer missing from back door.
Dec 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2023Call 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. Garlic butter at 80F at room temperature on counter. Person in charge discarded. In stand up reach in cooler chili, soup, chili 44-46F. Large amount of items recently stocked in unit. Packages of deli meats possibly blocking airflow to bottom of unit. Person in charge rearranged. In small fliptop lettuce at 46F. Lids open during inspection, ambient of drawer under unit at 41F. Person in charge closed lid.
Dec 4, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insects by front hand wash sink. Observed standing water on floor by sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic butter at 80F at room temperature on counter. Person in charge discarded. In stand up reach in cooler chili, soup, chili 44-46F. Large amount of items recently stocked in unit. Packages of deli meats possibly blocking airflow to bottom of unit. Person in charge rearranged. In small fliptop lettuce at 46F. Lids open during inspection, ambient of drawer under unit at 41F. Person in charge closed lid.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottle in back kitchen unlabeled. Person in charge labeled appropriately.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Women's restroom with sink not working. Person in charge states work order has been placed. Until sink is repaired, will utilize men's restroom as unisex.
Bathroom facility not clean. Toilets and men's restroom sink dirty.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors by ice machine, under triple sink, on floor in walk in cooler with debris buildup. Observed standing water on floor under hand wash sink at front line.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Some cookies for self service missing minimum labeling.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine where door meets exterior with debris buildup. Exterior of reach in cooler in back kitchen with mold like substance buildup where door meets exterior of unit.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer missing on back door.
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.