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FIREHOUSE SUBS

1920 NE 5 AVE · BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County · FL 33431

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 24, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3769255
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13887945
DBPR license6021058

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee moved trash can then proceeded to continue food preparation without handwashing. Informed operator of proper handwashing. Employee then washed hands and changed gloves **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top; cheese (44-45F – Cold Holding) Operator states not prepared or portioned today. Operator states out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator moved cheese to reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at handwashing sink in preparation area, two trash cans and a large fan blocking access. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Basic 2

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed in preparation area 2 boxes of oil and 2 sweeteners stored on floor. Observed in storage area box of chips stored on floor. Operator moved and properly stored all items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 25, 2026 12:42 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.