How many health inspections has FIREHOUSE SUBS #157 had?

FIREHOUSE SUBS #157 has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has FIREHOUSE SUBS #157 ever been shut down?

Yes, FIREHOUSE SUBS #157 has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at FIREHOUSE SUBS #157?

The most frequently cited violations at FIREHOUSE SUBS #157 are: Outer openings protected, Time as control, Consumer advisory.

What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?

PEST ENTRY: Unprotected outer openings (doors, windows, vents) allow entry of flies, rodents, birds, and other pests. A single open door can admit hundreds of flies in minutes — each carrying 100+ pathogens. Gaps around doors allow mice (1/4 inch) and rats (1/2 inch) to enter. Birds nest in rafters, contaminating food with droppings carrying Salmonella and Histoplasma. Protect all outer openings: install self-closing doors, tight-fitting screens on windows and vents, air curtains at frequently used entrances, door sweeps on exterior doors. Seal gaps around pipes and utility penetrations. Keep doors closed when not in active use. Maintain screens in good repair — no holes or tears.

FIREHOUSE SUBS #157

1921 W BRANDON BLVD, Brandon, FL 33511

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: IMPACT FHS RESTAURANTS IV LLC · License: SEA3915731

FIREHOUSE SUBS #157 in Brandon, FL has 26 inspections on record with 124 total violations (4.8 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

26Inspections

124Violations

1Closures

Data current as of November 20, 2024

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for FIREHOUSE SUBS #157
Date	Reason	Reopened
Mar 29, 2022	Roach & fly activity	13:29:00

Inspection History (26)

Nov 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 18, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 17, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Oct 9, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 10, 2023 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 21, 2023 — Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Feb 14, 2023 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 11, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 30, 2022 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Mar 30, 2022 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Mar 29, 2022 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Dec 21, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 19, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 18, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 9, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 5, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V42 Equipment condition

Jun 8, 2020 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V25 Allergen awareness

May 8, 2020 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V25 Allergen awareness

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 9, 2020 — Complaint Full· 6 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 1, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Jun 10, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Apr 9, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 8, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Jun 7, 2018 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 31, 2016 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

How Does This Facility Compare?

FIREHOUSE SUBS #157 has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Hillsborough County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.8 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.43.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has FIREHOUSE SUBS #157 had?: FIREHOUSE SUBS #157 has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has FIREHOUSE SUBS #157 ever been shut down?: Yes, FIREHOUSE SUBS #157 has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at FIREHOUSE SUBS #157?: The most frequently cited violations at FIREHOUSE SUBS #157 are: Outer openings protected, Time as control, Consumer advisory.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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Last verified: November 20, 2024 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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