FIREHOUSE SUBS
280 E VAN FLEET DR, Bartow FL 33830
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dishwasher area. The paper towels was replaced.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Dishwasher area. The soap was replaced.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Black and white purse and a black tumbler on the prep table next to the slicer. The items was removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the flip top reach in coolers is soiled with food/ debris build up.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 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.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by the 3 compartment sink blocked by boxes.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the 3 compartment sink.
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.