FIREHOUSE SUBS #206
8428 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33615 · 813.882.0600
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 3 visits since December 2023
DEC 23
DEC 24
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst 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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015045187 | Sep 30, 2015 | Nov 13, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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. A cleanup plan has been emailed to the manager at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water pitcher is stored inside handwashing sink, located next to front counter reach in cooler for sodas. Manager removed water pitcher from inside sink at time of inspection.
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. Missing for Christopher and Sean.
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Located at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.
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. Expired for Melissa F.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed and posted current license at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Three cans of employee, personal beverages stored on shelf located over single service items for customers. Manager removed all drinks at time of inspection to an appropriate location.
Food stored on floor. One jug of oil stored on the floor in front of handwashing sink, located next to front service, reach in cooler for sodas. Manager removed all items from floor at time of inspection.
Single-service articles improperly stored. One paper bag full of single service cup lids stored on front counter floor, located in front of reach in cooler for sodas. Manager removed lids from floor at time of inspection.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 0ppm. Sanitizer was empty, employee replaced with full container of sanitizer. No ware washing at time of inspection.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwash sink. No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sink next to three-compartments sink.
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 of training for 1 of 2 employees working at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no lid stored on prep table next to meat slicer.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands in three compartment sink then handled cut tomatoes at back kitchen. Discussed proper handwash procedures with manager.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at front service line blocked by a chair. Manager removed chair from handwash sink at time of inspection.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 1 employee drink on prep table at front line. Removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. All 3 food employees at front service line prepping sandwiches. Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 food employee prepping at back kitchen.
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.