FIREHOUSE SUBS
1570 US 41 BYPASS S, Venice FL 34292 · 319.360.4904
Last inspected Aug 29, 2025 · 5 visits since July 2023
4 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside the handwashing sink behind the front counter nearest the front entrance.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels behind the front counter and at the hand sink near the office.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of unwashed onions on the floor in the kitchen. The operator proctored the onions.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray disinfectant stored hanging on a shelf with containers of mayonnaise in the storage area. The operator properly stored the spray chemical.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a black slime-like substance on the ice chute at the self-service soda dispenser.
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.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No soap provided at handwash sink on the cook line closest to the front door. The operator provided soap for the handwashing sink.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not unable to dispense paper towels at the handwashing sink closest to the front door.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was informed and placed a hair restraint on.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Standing water in bottom of the single door reach-in-cooler at the entrance to the kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop.
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.