FIREHOUSE SUBS #0243
2651 NW 13 ST STE 10, Gainesville FL 32609 · 352-451-4381
Last inspected Jan 26, 2026 · 4 visits since July 2023
JUL 23
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JAN 26
— STEADY
4 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Establishment has no written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tea machine has white crust accumulated on tip of liquid discharge spout at dining area self serve area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in back prep area blocked by several buckets.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tea dumped in front handwash 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. W. Brown food handler certificate expire 1/24/26
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured outside on side of establishment
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, stored on the clean ware rack.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Straws in self service not individually wrapped and placed in a dispenser to dispense one straw at a time, with no cover on dispenser. Single service straws at drive thru not individually wrapped.
Jan 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in make line reach-in cooler: cheese (48F,47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated cheeses placed in cooler 45 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed cheeses in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Inspector discussed not over filling pans on make line with operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute and nozzle area of dining room soda machine. Manager cleaned items during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to office.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf next to three compartment sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth stored make line across from pass through window.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on make line, 0 ppm.
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in kitchen reach-in cooler: ham (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Ham was used during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Item in reach-in cooler at end of front counter: ham (44F - Cooling). Employee stated ham was sliced the previous day. Manager had employee discard ham during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Item in reach-in cooler at end of front counter: ham (44F - Cooling). Employee stated ham was sliced the previous day. Manager had employee discard ham during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Red cutting board stored on prep table across from drive thru.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handles of scoops in spices on dry storage rack touching spices.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front of ice and water machine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices stored on kitchen dry storage rack.
Jul 6, 2023Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in warmer located in prep area next to drive thru. Manager stated meatballs were reheated 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed meatballs in microwave to reheat.
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. Establishment has no written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
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. Two employees expired on 6/24/2023.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé scoop used to scoop spice stored on dry storage shelf next to ice machine. Manager discarded cup.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee energy drink on prep table with slicer. Employee removed drink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored on shelf next too three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Case of wheat rolls stored on floor in prep area next to drive thru. Manager placed rolls on shelf.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on storage container next to ice machine. Manager had employee wash,rinse and sanitize scoop then place scoop in pan.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers on dry storage shelf next to ice machine.
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.