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Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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FIREHOUSE SUBS 1797

506 N STATE RD 19 STE 3 · PALATKA · Putnam County · FL 32177

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 12, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3329796
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8349053
DBPR license6400906

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate3 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 5

#4High 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. Observed employee pick up items off of the floor, and pull up pants with gloved hands, remove gloves, put on new gloves and handle cheese without hand wash. Spoke to employee during inspection.

#5High Priority28-12-4

High Priority – Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establishment is licensed for 32 seats, has 30 inside, 12 outside. Is on municipal water and sewer. Observed signature from Fire Jurisdiction. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insect in kitchen near mop sink.

#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter blend contains real butter held at room temperature at 74F. Person in charge states has been out of temperature for less than 4 hours. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs in far end steam table at 90-102F. Person in charge states were heated in microwave prior to placing on steam table. Will reheat in microwave as they have been out of temperature for less than 4 hours.

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Debris buildup on toaster rollers.

Basic 3

#1Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Missing at mop sink.

#2Basic16-48-4

Basic – Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed lettuce stuck to clean dishware in dishware storage area. Also, several containers has old label residue.

#3Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered seasonings in unlabeled containers. Person in charge began labeling during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:53 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 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 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.