FIREHOUSE SUBS OF AMERICA
5416 FRUITVILLE RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34232
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in left side standing reach in cooler: Tuna (45F – Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (49F – Cold Holding); Brisket (49F – Cold Holding); Shredded lettuce (49F – Cold Holding) Person in charge stated they had been in their overnight and removed food for disposal. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in left side standing reach in cooler: Tuna (45F – Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (49F – Cold Holding); Brisket (49F – Cold Holding); Shredded lettuce (49F – Cold Holding) Person in charge stated food had been there overnight and removed food for disposal. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray stored above soda machine boxes. **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no breaker on splitter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – 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 manager a clean up plan. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris build up on meat slicer. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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 manager employee agreements. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in chemical storage. **Warning**
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like build up in the interior of the ice machine. Observed black mold like build up in drink ice chute. **Warning**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink in the food storage area. **Warning**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed in use food storage bins with cracks and missing pieces. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed containers of pickle spears stored on floor. **Warning**
33-15-4Basic – Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed outside garbage with a broken/missing lid. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust build up on fan used on the front line. **Warning**
14-71-4Basic – Tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape used to repair door handle on the 3 part reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 12:34 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.