Inspection Report

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FIREHOUSE SUBS

1420 CAPITAL CIRCLE NW · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32303

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 30, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3352402
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8371662
DBPR license4703094

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#12High Priority12A-11-4

High Priority – Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Manager asked and had employee wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on right side of splitter.

Intermediate 2

#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on make line near front register.

#15Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added a Walk In Cooler/Freezer and dry storage near restrooms with out submitting a plan review or an approved plan. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

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Basic 11

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine lip soiled near mop sink and ice chute heavily soiled in dining room.

#2Basic21-17-4

Basic – Bag of linens stored on floor in front of ice machine and back exit door.

#3Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing sandwiches wearing a watch.

#4Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation (cutting meat at meat slicer).

#5Basic16-16-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. 3 compartment sink set up with wash and sanitizer only.

#6Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water near ice machine and mop sink.

#7Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors soiled with food debris under shelves in walk in cooler.

#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Case of Cheetos stored on floor in defrost of dry storage shelf near desk. Whole onions stored on floor in walk in cooler near walk in freezer door and under shelves.

#9Basic25-09-4

Basic – Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Employee was leaning head on self serve cups at front counter.

#10Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at make bar near front register.

#11Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry on side of ice machine.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.