Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

FIREHOUSE SUBS

4949 4 ST N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33703

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 29, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3731011
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13769504
DBPR license6216606

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority3 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Buildup of colorful substance on soda nozzle in soda machine.

#12Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink observed with trashcan in front of it. Employee was informed and moved trashcan to proper place. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#13Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple certifications out of date in records of employee training. All employees on site have active manager training.

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside of ice machine has buildup of red and black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Buckets of pickles stored on floor in front of main sandwich line.

#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed rolling sub oven has large amount of stuck on food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in coolers throughout kitchen observed with large amount of food residue.

#6Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on main prep line not inverted. Employee was informed and moved boxes to proper storage position.

#7Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Multiple soiled dry wiping cloths in use throughout kitchen. Employee removed dry wiping cloths from service and replaced them with clean wiping cloths put into sanitizer buckets. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Build up of black mold like substance on wall behind three compartment sink.

#9Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop sink in way that doesn't promote proper drying. Employee placed mop in position to properly dry mop.

#10Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of unknown red powder near back of prep line has no visible label. Employee printed and relabeled container when informed of proper labeling. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 12:52 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.