FIREHOUSE SUBS OF AMERICA
5416 FRUITVILLE RD, Sarasota FL 34232 · 8484676627
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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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. Observed expired 12/01/2023 Operator renewed during inspection.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023050394 | Jul 25, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food slicer soiled with dried food particles.Person in charge cleaned slicer.
Duct tape used to repair door handles on reach in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink in men's used by food employees. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing door. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted.
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their steam table: Meatballs (120F - Hot Holding). Operator stated it had been there for approximately 30min. Operator reheated it to 170F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of bleach stored on top of their drink cooler. Operator removed it.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed the right side cook line sink soap dispenser out of batteries.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple single service cups used as scoops for their seasonings. Operator removed them.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles/vents with dust build up in the establishment.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed the hand wash sign missing form the men's restroom
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door self closing device broken.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed some To-go boxes not inverted operator inverted them.
Jul 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup being used as a scoop for their seasoning container. Operator removed the cup.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee phone stored above their back prep table. Operator removed the phone.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observe their new dumpster missing a drain plug.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed their back exit door not self closing.
Jul 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Observed no proof of training for the operators 5 non-manager employees. Operator states they have their certifications and will send them later today.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup being used as a scoop for their seasoning container. Operator removed the cup.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee phone stored above their back prep table. Operator removed the phone.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observe their new dumpster missing a drain plug.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed their back exit door not self closing.
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the prep hand wash sink with a bowl and peeling knife inside. Operator removed the items.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed the two cook line soap dispensers not working. Operator switched to manual.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the ice machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees working with food with no hair restraints.
Open dumpster lid. Observed the dumpster lid open.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers on the line not inverted. Operator inverted them.
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired 12/01/2023 Operator renewed during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the prep line: Meatballs (130F - Hot Holding); Meat Sauce (125F - Hot Holding). Operator stated they had been there for approximately 30minutes.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the women's restroom.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed the soap dispenser for the right side hand wash sink not functioning.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the ice machine.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelves in the right side reach in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees making food without hair restraints.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soda and pickles stored on the floor to the right of the cook line.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not inverted.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the back exit door blocked by cardboard. The operator cleared the space.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on multiple ceiling tiles in the kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee bag stored with food in the dry storage area. Operator removed bag.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working on the line without a hair restraint. Operator had employee put on a hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Observed pickles and soda cases on the floor to the right of the cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris build up on the left side oven on the cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloths on the cook line. Operator placed cloths in sanitizer buckets.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket at 0ppm quaternary. Operator emptied out the bucket and retested it at 200ppm quaternary.
Jul 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no breaker on splitter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris build up on meat slicer.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed outside garbage with a broken/missing lid.
Tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape used to repair door handle on the 3 part reach in cooler.
Jul 26, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in left side standing reach in cooler: Tuna (45F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Brisket (49F - Cold Holding); Shredded lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated they had been in their overnight and removed food for disposal.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in left side standing reach in cooler: Tuna (45F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Brisket (49F - Cold Holding); Shredded lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated food had been there overnight and removed food for disposal. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no breaker on splitter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris build up on meat slicer.
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 manager employee agreements.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like build up in the interior of the ice machine. Observed black mold like build up in drink ice chute.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed outside garbage with a broken/missing lid.
Tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape used to repair door handle on the 3 part reach in cooler.
Jul 25, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in left side standing reach in cooler: Tuna (45F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Brisket (49F - Cold Holding); Shredded lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated they had been in their overnight and removed food for disposal.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in left side standing reach in cooler: Tuna (45F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Brisket (49F - Cold Holding); Shredded lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated food had been there overnight and removed food for disposal. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray stored above soda machine boxes.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no breaker on splitter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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. Emailed manager a clean up plan.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris build up on meat slicer.
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 manager employee agreements.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in chemical storage.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like build up in the interior of the ice machine. Observed black mold like build up in drink ice chute.
Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink in the food storage area.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed in use food storage bins with cracks and missing pieces.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of pickle spears stored on floor.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed outside garbage with a broken/missing lid.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust build up on fan used on the front line.
Tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape used to repair door handle on the 3 part reach in cooler.
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.