Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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FIREHOUSE SUBS 164

2710 E FOWLER AVE STE 3 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33612

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 16, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3440978
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8730004
DBPR license3915738

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly observed in back kitchen area. Operator killed at time of inspection. Operator sanitized at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#4Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back Handwash sink blocked by boxes and old equipment, discussed with operator. Operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some employees without training. Dale Stewart

#6Intermediate53B-10-4

Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Discussed with operator on fully completing certifications with all required information.

#7Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle near 3 compartment sink. Operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on front reach in cooler in disrepair. Discussed with operator. Gaskets on Coca Cola cooler near kitchen entrance. Gaskets on tall reach in cooler near slicer in back kitchen area. Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on front prep table. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine around nozzle soiled. Operator cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:04 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.