Inspection Report

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FIREHOUSE SUBS

12528 SW 88TH STREET · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33186

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 7, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3578131
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10754680
DBPR license2334555

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#5High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (54F – Cold Holding) in bottom reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator since yesterday 01/06. Operator segregated the chicken to be discarded. Also observed sliced turkey (48F – Cold Holding) in standing reach in cooler across from ice machine. As per operator and label since Sunday 01/05 Operator discarded the sliced turkey.

Stop Sale
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (54F – Cold Holding) in bottom reach in cooler at front counter. As per operator since yesterday 01/06. Operator segregated the chicken to be discarded. Also observed lettuce (49F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at front counter preparation table. As per operator for less than 3 hours. Also observed sliced ham (51F – Hot Holding); sliced turkey (48F – Cold Holding); cooked roast beef (46F – Cold Holding) in standing reach in cooler across from ice machine. As per operator the sliced ham and roast beef for less than 3 hours. Operator moved items to reach in freezer for rapid cooling. As per operator and label the sliced turkey since Sunday 01/05 Operator discarded the turkey.

#7High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili (124F – Hot Holding) at warmer station at front counter. As per operator for 3 hours. Operator changed the temperature for the warmer. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food remnants in HWS at front counter.

#9Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at HWS by back exit door.

Basic 4

#1Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on container lids on rack across from ice machine.

#2Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at standing reach in cooler across from ice machine. Operator provided thermometer during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on drying rack above three compartment sink.

#4Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter preparation table.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.