FIREHOUSE SUBS 744
10500 ULMERTON RD STE 750, Largo FL 33771 · 727-584-4344
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
FEB 24
JAN 25
APR 25
AUG 25
AUG 26
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license- expired 02/01/2024
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Broom, trash can in front of back door prep area hand wash sink. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times. Manager relocated items
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine - soiled corner area of drop plate
Cardboard used to line bottles of sauces in the front line area. Manager removed cardboard
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers stacked on the shelf in back kitchen area
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No copy of latest inspection report available.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( whole peppers) stored with ready-to-eat food ( cut onions ) in reach in cooler. Manager rearranged food
Women's bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Women's bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Y-splitter connected to water hose at mop sink without a vacuum breaker.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Tongs handles touching cut lemons and limes in container in wait station area. Operator removed tongs.
Women's restroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Women's restroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter establishment then don gloves without first washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Reach-in cooler at front counter interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched phone. Did not wash hands before starting to prep chicken salad. Employee washed hands.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Was at 0 ppm now at 200 ppm.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic pans on drying rack above oven stacked before drying.
Standing water in bottom of front reach-in-cooler. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Apr 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license- expired 02/01/2024
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cut lettuce 49 F in reach in cooler at front line - employee placed lettuce in freezer for quick chill down- recheck 43 F
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - meatballs at 116 F, meatballs 56 F at steam table in front line - manager reheated meatballs in microwave-recheck 179F
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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. AJ training card missing training date - Jolie present has Certifed Food Manager training
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.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on shelf in back kitchen - employee labeled spray bottle
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.