Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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FIREHOUSE SUBS #157

1921 W BRANDON BLVD · BRANDON · Hillsborough County · FL 33511

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 10, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3326356
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8345613
DBPR license3915731

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed 3 chemical spray bottles stored on hand sink in dish area

Intermediate 4

#7Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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 to operator

#8Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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.

#9Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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 to operator

#10Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

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

#2Basic10-14-5

Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored on floor in dry storage area

#3Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing at room temperature on prep table adjacent to mop sink

#4Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop bucket in front of mop sink

#5Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on back prep table adjacent to 3-compartment sink

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 12:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.