Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

FIREHOUSE SUBS #0027

1978 S 8 ST · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 12, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3471914
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8782911
DBPR license5500868

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#8High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One (1) live fly observed in back kitchen near mop sink.

#9High Priority22-43-4

High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer tested 0ppm at triple sink. Solution discarded. Solution remade manually – tested 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler on sandwich make line, pan of sandwich meat set ups 62F. Pan is placed on top of other pans and is not exposed to refrigeration. Pan placed on top approximately two (2) hours prior. Pan of meats moved to reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#11High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of blue chemical stored with bag in box soda under counter inside cabinet for drink dispenser. Chemical moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of conveyor toaster near front counter. Interior of ice chute for drink dispenser in dining area.

Basic 7

#1Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under and around drink dispenser in dining area.

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Cases of chips on floor in back kitchen.

#3Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Shared dumpster behind establishment.

#4Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster behind establishment.

#5Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple opened employee drinks stored in reach in cooler and reach in freezer in back kitchen area. Drinks removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic21-44-1

Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Red sanitizer bucket stored on counter by sandwich steamers. Bucket moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Red sanitizer bucket at front counter at end of make line tested 0ppm. Solution discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:27 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.