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FIREHOUSE SUBS 1946

2125 66 ST N, Saint Petersburg FL 33710 · 727-289-3804

Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats22
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6218580
Grade history
JAN 24
MAR 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections trending down, 29 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found -1 live fly behind from counter near hand wash sink -9 live flies in back kitchen near hand wash sink -3 live flies in back kitchen on bag of onions -9 flies in mop sink area -3 flies near dry storage shelf near 3 compartment sink Observed landing on bag of onions, box of marinara sauce, and to go boxes Operator has killed 5 flies.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
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
3--2026015284Feb 23, 2026Mar 31, 2026$200

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Feb 25, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Live, small flying insects found -1 live fly behind from counter near hand wash sink -9 live flies in back kitchen near hand wash sink -3 live flies in back kitchen on bag of onions -9 flies in mop sink area -3 flies near dry storage shelf near 3 compartment sink Observed landing on bag of onions, box of marinara sauce, and to go boxes Operator has killed 5 flies.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint/Return visit Feb 24, 2026 · 3 live flies on and around bag of onions in kitchen 1 live fly near hand wash sink in kitchen 2 live flies near 3 compartment sink 1 live fly on front prep line 1 live fly near soda machine in dining room Admin Complaint/Return visit Feb 25, 2026 · 1 live fly observed today Operator killed Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator provided a printed license that expired Feb 1 2026.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 24, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 25, 2026 · Time Extended
Cutting board behind front counter has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Feb 24, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 25, 2026 · Time Extended
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Feb 24, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 25, 2026 · Time Extended
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under front line shelves
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 24, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 25, 2026 · Time Extended
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Feb 24, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found -1 live fly behind from counter near hand wash sink -9 live flies in back kitchen near hand wash sink -3 live flies in back kitchen on bag of onions -9 flies in mop sink area -3 flies near dry storage shelf near 3 compartment sink Observed landing on bag of onions, box of marinara sauce, and to go boxes Operator has killed 5 flies.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint/Return visit Feb 24, 2026 · 3 live flies on and around bag of onions in kitchen 1 live fly near hand wash sink in kitchen 2 live flies near 3 compartment sink 1 live fly on front prep line 1 live fly near soda machine in dining room Admin Complaint
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator provided a printed license that expired Feb 1 2026.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 24, 2026 · Time Extended
Cutting board behind front counter has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Feb 24, 2026 · Time Extended
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Feb 24, 2026 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under front line shelves
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 24, 2026 · Time Extended
Feb 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found -1 live fly behind from counter near hand wash sink -9 live flies in back kitchen near hand wash sink -3 live flies in back kitchen on bag of onions -9 flies in mop sink area -3 flies near dry storage shelf near 3 compartment sink Observed landing on bag of onions, box of marinara sauce, and to go boxes Operator has killed 5 flies.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator provided a printed license that expired Feb 1 2026.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Cutting board behind front counter has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee beverage on food prep table in kitchen near microwave. Employee removed and sanitized area.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones stored on food prep table in kitchen near microwave Operator removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee tied hair back and put on a hat.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under front line shelves
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on top of steamer behind front counter used for heating food. Operator moved to lower shelf.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -to go boxes not for immediate use stored on lower shelf of prep table on front line not inverted. Operator inverted boxes.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
May 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink in prep area.
High priority/29-34-4/Warning
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
Intermediate/11-03-5/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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher in hand sink on cook line. Employee removed items.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees food in stand up cooler above pickles. Employee stored food properly.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Cases of soda bottles on floor in dining room area. Employee moved items off floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.