FIREHOUSE SUBS 172
668 W 23 ST, Panama City FL 32405 · 850.428.0767
Last inspected Oct 8, 2025 · 6 visits since November 2023
4 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chili 106F, loaded potato soup 105F, per employee, less than 4 hours. Staff voluntarily discarded product during inspection.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2023019065 | Mar 28, 2023 | Apr 27, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Upright cook line reach in: ham 55F, per manager item in cooler over night, see stop sale. Also in upright reach in: shredded lettuce 54F, per manager in cooler less than 1 hour. Lettuce placed in walk-in cooler at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upright cook line reach in: ham 55F, per manager item in cooler over night, see stop sale. Also in upright reach in: shredded lettuce 54F, per manager in cooler less than 1 hour. Lettuce placed in walk-in cooler at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee began cleaning ice machine during inspection.
Exterior back door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled milk crate in walk-in. Mold like substance on reach in gasket on cook line. Employee cleaned gasket, manager removed crate and placed with trash for discarding.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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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.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drink and lunchbox stored next to the food in the walk-in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chili 106F, loaded potato soup 105F, per employee, less than 4 hours. Staff voluntarily discarded product during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by three compartment sink.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink in freezer. Manager discarded drink at time of inspection.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Previous food manager Carla Taylor 12-7-21 is no longer employed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water in front of soda dispensing area. Staff mopped.
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.