FIREHOUSE SUBS 356
2227 S DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33629 · 8132511921
Last inspected Nov 18, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023
4 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked ham 48F. Cooked Turkey 49F. Roast beef 48F.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker needed for splitter on mop sink
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker needed for splitter on mop sink
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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed on containers in storage area
Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. 3 compartment sink. Soap not rinsed of dishes before sanitizing
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on reach in cooler. Manager removed cell phone.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket preventing proper air drying.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in reach in cooler on front line are torn. Reach in cooler door on front line falls off when opening.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked ham 48F. Cooked Turkey 49F. Roast beef 48F.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand washing sink on front line unable to dispense soap.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in reach in cooler on front line are torn. Reach in cooler door on front line falls off when opening.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Owner removed ice scoop from ice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are soiled inside reach in cooler on front line.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Emailed operator employee health agreement.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin used as scoop inside seasoning bin on shelves in back kitchen area.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table on front line. Employee removed and properly stored drink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with long braids has no hair restraint.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on front line not at proper ppm of quaternary ammonium. Manager refilled sanitizer solution retested at 200ppm.
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.