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FIREHOUSE SUBS

147 S COMPASS WY C-107, Dania Beach FL 33004

Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats36
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1624685
Grade history
SEP 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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. Emailed poster to manager
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2024032277May 20, 2024Aug 1, 2024$200

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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. One new employee hired less than two weeks. Emailed employee reporting agreement to manager.
Intermediate/11-26-1
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 expired 6/2026
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed poster to manager
Intermediate/11-07-5
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. Emailed poster to manager
Intermediate/11-27-4
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. One new employee, not informed of responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof for some employees working at time of inspection.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current 2026 license not printed or posted.
Basic/50-09-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to manager.
Basic/51-13-4
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Right Kitchen flip top cooler; chicken (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator food cold holding in unit less than four hours. Operator placed food on ice to quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment in poor repair. Right two door stainless cooler in storage area center piece loose
Basic/14-11-5
Mar 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Jan 8, 2025 · Manager certification not provided for current manager, Tekesha Carr. Time Extended/Return visit Mar 12, 2025 · Observed new manager on site , for Davie Store location. Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 8, 2025 · Observed same Time Extended/Return visit Mar 12, 2025 · Observed same Time Extended
Jan 8, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Jan 8, 2025 · Manager certification not provided for current manager, Tekesha Carr. Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 8, 2025 · Observed same Time Extended
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach in cooler behind front counter.
Basic/05-09-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 8, 2025 · Observed time Time Extended
Jan 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. True glass front cooler behind front counter; roast beef; (46F - Cold Holding); corn beef (54F - Cold Holding); deli turkey (50F). Foods delivered and placed in unit less 4 hours ago. Operator moved foods to another reach in cooler to quick chill. Ambient temperature of unit at 55F. Foods not prepared or portioned today.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No proof provided that one food employee is informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employee hired less than 60 days. Operator signed agreement form during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink in ware washing area. Operator provided
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled behind front counter. Operator labeled bottle sanitizer
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach in cooler behind front counter.
Basic/05-09-4/Warning
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use next to cutting board in sandwich line. Operator moved towels to be washed
Basic/21-10-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Sep 9, 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
Show 6 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle, sanitizer.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at front counter sandwich line. Operator replaced cutting board
Basic/14-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator put hat on
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues behind front counter in sandwich line.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry next to mop sink. Operator hang mop to dry
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
May 20, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

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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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning/Return visit May 20, 2024 · Observed same, no backflow preventer installed at faucet on splitter added to mop sink. Admin Complaint
Mar 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Lasharn Grant
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink in ware washing area. Operator provided
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in sandwich line behind front counter.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Basic/06-01-5/Warning
Sep 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Sep 7, 2023 · Observed at callback inspection same. Current license not printed and available. Time Extended
Sep 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In right fliptop unit upper, cooked onions (46F- Cooling); cooked peppers (47F - Cooling). Per employee prepared day before and placed directly in unit. See stop sale.
High priority/03D-02-5/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1) In right fliptop unit upper, cooked onions (46F- Cooling); cooked peppers (47F - Cooling). Per employee prepared day before and placed directly in unit. 2) In right fliptop upper, tuna salad (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding). Per employee items in unit since Sunday - not prepared, portioned, or pulled today. 3) In right fliptop lower cooler, sliced steak (45F - Cold Holding); unopened cheddar cheese (46F - Cold Holding); unopened swiss cheese (45F - Cold Holding); unopened pepper jack cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Per employee items in unit overnight; not pulled or prepared today.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) In right fliptop upper, tuna salad (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding). Per employee items in unit since Sunday - not prepared, portioned, or pulled today. See stop sale. 2) In right fliptop lower cooler, sliced steak (45F - Cold Holding); unopened cheddar cheese (46F - Cold Holding); unopened swiss cheese (45F - Cold Holding); unopened pepper jack cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Per employee items in unit overnight; not pulled or prepared today. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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. Bulletin printed and provided to post.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen meatballs in standing water in prep area.
Basic/06-01-5/Warning

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.