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FIREHOUSE SUBS 172

668 W 23 ST, Panama City FL 32405 · 850.428.0767

Last inspected Oct 8, 2025 · 6 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats48
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1305205
Grade history
NOV 23
OCT 24
SEP 25
OCT 25
— STEADY

4 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
High priority/03B-01-6
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2023019065Mar 28, 2023Apr 27, 2023$400

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
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.
High priority/01B-02-5
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.
High priority/03A-02-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee began cleaning ice machine during inspection.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrective Action Taken
Exterior back door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
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.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Oct 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5
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.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
High priority/03B-01-6
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by three compartment sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 30, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Previous food manager Carla Taylor 12-7-21 is no longer employed.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water in front of soda dispensing area. Staff mopped.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site

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.