FIREHOUSE SUBS 0094
1038-1 DUNN AVE, Jacksonville FL 32218 · 904-338-0098
Last inspected Nov 4, 2025 · 7 visits since July 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 18 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly observed near sandwich make line.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2020054225 | Nov 20, 2020 | Dec 15, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nov 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At back kitchen, bottle of multi surface cleaner stored on shelf with single service plates. Operator moved chemical to proper storage.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. All employee SafeStaff certificates missing date of birth.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelves above triple sinks, plastic containers stacked before air drying.
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple reach-in cooler gaskets torn.
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Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under slicer prep table has build up.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At front counter area, conveyor oven has build up of food debris.
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. At front counter, brownies packaged on-site missing establishment address.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At front counter area, top of fryer soiled with salt debris. At front counter area, multiple reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On dry storage shelves in back kitchen area, 2 seasoning containers not labeled.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedures available. Operator stated she ordered bodily fluid clean up kit.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In prep area, handwash sink has trash can and broom blocking sink. Operator moved trash and broom.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At prep area, no paper towels. Operator stocked during inspection.
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. One employee certificate expired.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In back kitchen, wall and ceiling vent is very slicer table has dust build up.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At end of make line in lower shelf, interior of microwave has encrusted debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At end of make line in lower shelf, exterior of microwave, front handle area soiled.
May 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In men's restroom, no paper towels. Operator supplied.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In stand up reach-in cooler at front line area, bags of turkey and ham not dated. Employee stated items were cut yesterday. Employee dated.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In back kitchen, ice machine has black mold-like substance on front of deflection plate.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In back kitchen, employee purse stored on prep counter with slicer. Operator moved.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At front counter, togo bowls and lids on top shelf behind hips, not inverted. Employee inverted.
Sep 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 7, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
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. On sandwich make line in flip top cooler, beef brisket, pastrami, roast beef and ham 48F. Items placed into service approximately one hour prior. Items moved to reach in cooler to cool. On sandwich make line in flip top cooler, cut lettuce and cut tomatoes 51F. Items placed into service approximately 30 minutes prior. Items placed in reach in cooler to cool.
Sep 6, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly observed near sandwich make line.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink quaternary ammonium sanitizer tested 0ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On sandwich make line in flip top cooler, beef brisket, pastrami, roast beef and ham 48F. Items placed into service approximately one hour prior. Items moved to reach in cooler to cool. On sandwich make line in flip top cooler, cut lettuce and cut tomatoes 51F. Items placed into service approximately 30 minutes prior. Items placed in reach in cooler to cool.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute for drink dispenser in dining area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by prep table in back area blocked by broom and dust pan.
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Two employees working behind counter. Gum discarded.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee preparing sandwiches on make line. Employee placed hair restraint on.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under triple sink in kitchen.
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. Sugar cookies at front counter are missing address of location where they are prepared.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection could not be provided.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in men's restroom in dining area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice machine filters for ice machine near manager desk.
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster outside of establishment.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Dry soiled cloth stored on top of to go containers at end of sandwich make line. Cloth removed.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Red sanitizer bucket stored below sandwich make line tested 0ppm.
Jul 6, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On make line, cut tomatoes placed into service approximately two hours prior 47F. Tomatoes moved to reach in cooler to cool.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing blue chemical cleaner stored on prep table in back kitchen. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored on prep table next to sandwich steamers. Bottles moved and stored correctly.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available. Manager states ordered but did not come on today's delivery.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in back kitchen. Employee phone on prep table at end of make line. Two jackets on dry storage rack with to go cups. Items moved and stored correctly.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee on make line. Restraint provided.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor on make line. Manager states just went through busy lunch. Line swept.
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. Brownies and cookies stored in front of register. Container removed from self service.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign missing in men's restroom. Inspector emailed sign.
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.