FIREHOUSE SUBS OF AMERICA
5416 FRUITVILLE RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34232
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03B-01-6High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of bleach stored on top of their drink cooler. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
31B-06-4Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed the right side cook line sink soap dispenser out of batteries.
Basic 5
14-01-5Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – 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.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed the hand wash sign missing form the men's restroom
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door self closing device broken. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed some To-go boxes not inverted operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:11 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.