FIREHOUSE SUBS #0964
790 SKYMARKS DR STE 104, Jacksonville FL 32218 · 904-674-2799
Last inspected Jul 30, 2025 · 6 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 33 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. At front counter area, observed 1 flying insect by bread rack.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. At front counter area, observed 1 flying insect by bread rack.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter area, In flip top reach-in cooler on back wall, turkey (46F - Cold Holding); mac and cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Lid open during lunch business.
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. One employee present, hired over 60 days per manager, no employee training completed. Also, one employee present has expired certificate.
Equipment in poor repair. In back kitchen, gaskets on three door reach-in cooler torn.
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In back kitchen, ice scoop in ice machine bin has handle touching product.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At front counter area, top,plate in interior of microwave has encrusted 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. Establishment packages cookies onsite, held in display at front counter register for customer to pick up, no address on labeling.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In back kitchen, exterior of seasoning containers soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At front counter area, multiple wet towels on counters.
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In prep area reach-in cooler, cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding). Operator stated item was brought from another location 10 minutes earlier. Ambient thermometer reading 50f. Operator moved to stand up reach-in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At dish area, green bucket stored in handwash sink. Operator removed.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ During inspection, 6 food handlers present. Manager on duty hired less than 30 days, 3 weeks. Manager stated he does have manager certification but was not able to get copy of certificate.
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. Two employees present, hired over 60 days per manager, no certificate available.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.,in prep area reach-in cooler, employee Activa stored on shelf with cheese.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind ice machine has build up of 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. Establishment packages cookies onsite, held in display at front counter register for customer to pick up, no address on labeling.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At front counter area, glass door reach-in cooler missing ambient thermometer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At front counter make line, multiple reach-in cooler gaskets soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. At front of restaurant, came of hinged lid containers stored on floor.
May 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in prep area, front of deflection plate has black stains.
Equipment in poor repair. Glass door reach-in cooler by kitchen entrance has torn gasket.
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. Establishment packages cookies and brownies onsite, held in display at front counter for customer to pick up, no address of establishment.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Ambient thermometers missing in glass door reach-in cooler by kitchen entrance and cut lettuce cooler in prep area. Operator placed thermometers in coolers.
Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. In back kitchen area by office area, bag of softener salt on floor.
Feb 8, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee with no/ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee making sandwiches with visor, but hair not restrained properly. One employee making sandwiches with no hair restraint. Both employees properly restrained hair.
Dec 5, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee with no/ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee making sandwiches with visor, but hair not restrained properly. One employee making sandwiches with no hair restraint. Both employees properly restrained hair.
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee went to women's restroom, and after leaving, immediately went to sandwich make line, placed gloves on, and prepared to make sandwiches without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not stirred/rotated. Reheated meatballs in microwave were not stirred after reheat process causing some areas of food to be below required reheating temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table across from front register, two pans of meatballs/marinara 104F. Items reheated approximately 3 hours prior. Pans removed to reheat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple red cutting boards in back prep area are stained/not clean. Interior of conveyor oven on sandwich make line.
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. Two new employees working on sandwich make line. Manager states he will review today.
Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Red sanitizer bucket stored on prep table next to bread near front counter. Bucket moved and stored correctly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. One employee on sandwich make line with dangling bracelet. Bracelet removed.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees on cook line with hair pulled back but not effective. Both placed visors on.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice machine in prep area. Wall 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. Cookies at front counter by register.
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpsters outside of establishment.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle stored in reach in cooler in back prep area. Bottle removed.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Red sanitizer bucket stored on front line 0ppm. Solution discarded and refilled. Tested 150ppm.
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.