FIREHOUSE SUBS #0223
6337 ROOSEVELT BLVD UNIT 2, Jacksonville FL 32244 · 904-854-0057
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 8 visits since March 2024
MAR 24
APR 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live flying insect by registers at front counter.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 28, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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. Total of nine employees at time of inspection. Four employees are certified food managers. No proof of training for other employees who have all been employed longer than 60 days.
Feb 23, 2026Call 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. Total of nine employees at time of inspection. Four employees are certified food managers. No proof of training for other employees who have all been employed longer than 60 days.
Sep 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live flying insect by registers at front counter.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On prep table with slicer, spray bottle of yellow multi surface cleaner on table next to trays of baked cookies. Operator removed spray bottle and stored on chemical shelf.
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. Total of nine employees at time of inspection. Four employees are certified food managers. No proof of training for other employees who have all been employed longer than 60 days.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator unable to provide any proof that employees are informed of their responsibility to report health problems to management. Provided operator with DBPR form 5030-103 via email.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On metal dry storage rack in kitchen area, plastic souffle cup used as scooper in container of garlic seasoning. Operator removed plastic cup from product and discarded.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. In kitchen area, one ice bucket not inverted on top of ice machine and once ice bucket not inverted on prep table. Operator filled ice buckets and stored properly.
Employee beverage container/food on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Upon arrival observed employee Chick-fil-A bag with food and employee drink on prep table with active prep being performed. Manager removed food and drink from table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple pans stacked before properly air drying on storage rack next to 3 compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. On reach in freezer, both reach in coolers in kitchen area and on stand up reach in cooler next to handwash sink on front line gaskets are torn.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under reach in freezer and both reach in coolers in kitchen area soiled with food debris and build up.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On back counter of front line, bread toaster has build up of food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On soda machine in lobby, white wall around soda dispenser soiled with dried soda residue. Also, exterior of ice chute on ice machine has build up of mold-like substance.
Mar 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 31, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in prep area causes backup from floor drain in prep area when in use. Sink is not being used and manager has work order in for repair.
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.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water in bottom of sandwich set up reach in cooler.
Jan 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored over clean aprons and linens in kitchen on shelf.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in prep area causes backup from floor drain in prep area when in use. Sink is not being used and manager has work order in for repair.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on the ice chute on drink machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nest present on clean containers by 3 compartments sink.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple containers are cracked.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris in gaskets of coolers on front line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water in bottom of sandwich set up reach in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet linen on table on prep area, not stored in bucket.
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink near front register being used to fill plastic pitcher with water. Pitcher removed from sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee on sandwich make line is missing hair restraint. Employee placed restraint on.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash around dumpsters behind establishment.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Blue dumpster behind establishment.
Open dumpster lid. Blue dumpster behind establishment. Lid closed.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Silver reach in freezer in back kitchen area. Manager states reach in freezer will be cleaned today.
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On shelf above prep table and slicer in back kitchen, burn spray and dry erase board cleaner stored with portion bags and portion scales. Items moved and stored correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Clean tomato slicer on clean storage shelf by triple sink in back kitchen. Slicer placed in dish area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink near prep table in back kitchen. Towels provided.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two blue ice buckets on top of ice machine in back kitchen. Buckets inverted.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restroom in dining area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license could be provided.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On prep table in back kitchen, employee apron stored on top of slicer. Apron moved and stored correctly.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall under triple sink in back kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on red cutting board on make line. Cloth moved and stored correctly.
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.