FIREHOUSE SUBS #0579
4905 E SILVER SPRINGS BLVD, Ocala FL 34470 · 352-732-7827
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on mop sink wall, Manager killed and cleaned.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2026030315 | Apr 1, 2026 | May 27, 2026 | $200 |
| 5--2015041646 | Sep 3, 2015 | Oct 13, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 1, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
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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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on mop sink wall, Manager killed and cleaned.
Dead roaches on premises. Three dead roaches on floor next to mop sink, Manager cleaned the area.
Mar 5, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, grilled onions 130F, chili 127F, cheese 122F, broth 127F, Manager reheated all items to 165F and above.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with cleaning solution stored on top of warmers manager moved.
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. For one male employee on site.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At the cook line, wet cloth on top of cutting board, manager moved to bucket.
Apr 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the front line, ham 46F turkey 47F manager moved to freezer.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Clean up kit on top of ice machine, also soap on reach-in cooler side, Manager moved all.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items above soda syrup cases near back door, manager moved.
Food stored on floor. In Walk-in cooler, peppers cases on floor, also in walk-in freezer, case of fries, Manager moved all off the floor.
Jun 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Inside refrigerated make-table at front counter: grilled onions (50F - Cooling overnight). Manager stated the onions were grilled the previous day and placed into the cooler, where they have not been removed. Stop sale issued.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in dry storage area in back of kitchen.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside refrigerated make-table at front counter: grilled onions (50F - Cooling overnight). Manager stated the onions were grilled the previous day and placed into the cooler, where they have not been removed.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Three cutting boards stored on lower portion of prep table in storage area beside several spray bottles containing sanitizer and bottles of hand soap. Manager removed cutting boards from area during this inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on top of boxed soda in storage area near three-compartment sink. Manager removed jacket from area during this inspection.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in base of wall below three-compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of lower portion of reach-in freezer in back of kitchen soiled with rust and/or rust.
Oct 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At the prep area, observed container of meatballs placed 2.5-3.0hrs prior to take temperature at 53F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, cut tomatoes 44F, l cut lettuce 50, per Manager on site items placed at 1:00pm. Manager agree to discard items at 5:00Pm. Time as a Public Health control form provided electronically.
Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. At the prep area, observed container of meatballs placed 2.5-3.0hrs prior to take temperature at 53F.
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. For two new employees on site.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at the prep area, o soap no paper towels.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed some cookies and brownies without labels at the front counter register, also at the pick up line. Manager moved to the back the units without labels.
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. For one female employee
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Small reach-in cooler at the cook line with a ambient temperature of 48F. Manager already have a work order request.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Containers and lids with cracks
Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler, observed a case of bell peppers on floor, manager moved off the floor.
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