FIREHOUSE SUBS #0027
1978 S 8 ST, Fernandina Beach FL 32034 · 904-491-8095
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 4 visits since September 2023
SEP 23
APR 24
NOV 24
MAR 26
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 4 live flying insects in mop sink.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 4 live flying insects in mop sink.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On metal rack next to three compartment sink boxes of hand soap and hand sanitizer stored above clean pan lids and utensils.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in back kitchen has fruit/vegetable wash bucket in sink. Employee removed bucket from handwash sink.
Food stored on floor. Box of chips on floor in back kitchen area.
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of bread toaster at front counter soiled with food debris build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets at front counter soiled with food debris. Also, fan covers in walk-in cooler soiled with dust build up. Also, on exterior of ice chute and around nozzle on soda machine in lobby soiled with soda residue/mold-like substance. Also, ceiling vents at front counter soiled with dust build up.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In stand up reach in freezer and reach in cooler in back kitchen employee drinks on shelves with customer food. Operator moved all drinks and stored correctly.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler at front counter soiled with food debris.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, unwashed tomatoes and onions stored above open boxes of ready to eat meats.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at front counter, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator made new sanitizer bucket and retested at 200ppm.
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One (1) live fly observed in back kitchen near mop sink.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer tested 0ppm at triple sink. Solution discarded. Solution remade manually - tested 200ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler on sandwich make line, pan of sandwich meat set ups 62F. Pan is placed on top of other pans and is not exposed to refrigeration. Pan placed on top approximately two (2) hours prior. Pan of meats moved to reach in cooler to cool.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of blue chemical stored with bag in box soda under counter inside cabinet for drink dispenser. Chemical moved and stored correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of conveyor toaster near front counter. Interior of ice chute for drink dispenser in dining area.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under and around drink dispenser in dining area.
Food stored on floor. Cases of chips on floor in back kitchen.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Shared dumpster behind establishment.
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster behind establishment.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple opened employee drinks stored in reach in cooler and reach in freezer in back kitchen area. Drinks removed.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Red sanitizer bucket stored on counter by sandwich steamers. Bucket moved and stored correctly.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Red sanitizer bucket at front counter at end of make line tested 0ppm. Solution discarded.
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 11, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Refrigerated time/temperature control for safety food stored at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuna and cut tomatoes 55f Manager placed on ice
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on covers of fan covers in walk in cooler
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.