FIREHOUSE SUBS #0032
2640 BLANDING BLVD STE 210, Middleburg FL 32068 · 904-291-4411
Last inspected Jan 27, 2026 · 5 visits since October 2023
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4 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Swiss cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (53F - Cold Holding); sautéed onions (47F - Cold Holding) in right flip top reach in cooler top reach in cooler on make line. Per manager, Swiss cheese, cheddar cheese and sautéed onions have been in the cooler overnight.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jan 27, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing on non-chemical side of added splitter with attached hose on the mop sink. Employee installed vacuum breaker during inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink by office blocked by boxes. Manager moved boxes.
Food stored on floor. Case of oil on the floor at fry station. Manager moved oil from floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of conveyor toaster oven with food debris.
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Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit door is not self-closing.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing/incorrectly installed at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from threaded faucet on non-chemical side of added splitter on mop sink. Operator found device at bottom of mop sink and reattached.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training for Macey, hired in November 2023 or for Cadence, hired in July 2024.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof of reporting responsibilities for William, Brandon, Clay, Elijiah, Nicole, Colleen, Rileigh, Samantha, Cadence, Tyson and Amy.
Clean linens stored on floor. Clean wiping cloths and aprons stored on the floor at handwash sink by mop sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack stored on top of bag in box soda by office.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave by windows is soiled. Accumulation of food debris in conveyor toaster.
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. Packaged cookies and brownies at front counter for customer self-service are missing the address of location products were packaged. Packaging has location as Jacksonville, FL 32258. Per employee, cookies and brownies are packaged at the establishment.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit door does not self-close.
May 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink at back prep. Manager states was ordered for today's delivery but did not arrive. Supply of soap from front sink dispensed into cup and placed at back prep hand wash sink.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug on dumpster is missing.
Oct 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 18, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Swiss cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (53F - Cold Holding); sautéed onions (47F - Cold Holding) in right flip top reach in cooler top reach in cooler on make line. Per manager, Swiss cheese, cheddar cheese and sautéed onions have been in the cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed turkey (48F - Cold Holding); ham (46F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (47F - Cold Holding); roast beef (46F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (53F - Cold Holding); sautéed onions (47F - Cold Holding) in right flip top reach in cooler on make line. Per manager, Swiss cheese, cheddar cheese and sautéed onions have been in the cooler overnight. Per manager; turkey, ham and roast beef were placed in the cooler approximately 1.75 hours prior. Meats were all brought to 37F-41F within 20 minutes after manager applied ice bags to meats.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute for lobby soda machine has black mold-like substance.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by mop sink has ice in the sink and blocked by cart. Manager moved cart to obtain access to the sink.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one expired training certificate for Rhonda M., expired 10/6/2023.
Food stored on floor. Three buckets of pickles stored on the floor across from stand up reach in cooler. Manager moved all to proper storage.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster oven on make line has build up of food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of area around nozzle on Libby soda machine is soiled. Shelf below back prep table has food debris. Fronts of both flip top reach in coolers on make line are soiled. Container with clean lids on shelf under prep table has debris in the container.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop sink on the ground not inverted.
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.