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Mixed Health Record
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FIREHOUSE SUBS in ST. PETERSBURG currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 75.7 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 29, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 36 total violations — 9 major, 27 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on September 29, 2026 shows 13 observation rows: no critical rows, 3 major, and 10 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside of ice machine has buildup of red and black mold like substance.
- [50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of unknown red powder near back of prep line has no visible label. Employee printed and relabeled container when informed of proper labeling.
- [25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on main prep line not inverted. Employee was informed and moved boxes to proper storage position.
- [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed rolling sub oven has large amount of stuck on food debris.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in coolers throughout kitchen observed with large amount of food residue.
- [53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple certifications out of date in records of employee training. All employees on site have active manager training.
- [21-10-4] Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Multiple soiled dry wiping cloths in use throughout kitchen. Employee removed dry wiping cloths from service and replaced them with clean wiping cloths put into sanitizer buckets.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Buildup of colorful substance on soda nozzle in soda machine.
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink observed with trashcan in front of it. Employee was informed and moved trashcan to proper place.
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Build up of black mold like substance on wall behind three compartment sink.
- [42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop sink in way that doesnt promote proper drying. Employee placed mop in position to properly dry mop.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Buckets of pickles stored on floor in front of main sandwich line.
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