How many health inspections has FIREHOUSE SUBS had?

FIREHOUSE SUBS has had 14 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has FIREHOUSE SUBS ever been shut down?

No, FIREHOUSE SUBS has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at FIREHOUSE SUBS?

The most frequently cited violations at FIREHOUSE SUBS are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper sewage disposal, Proper ventilation.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?

AIR QUALITY: Inadequate ventilation allows accumulation of grease-laden vapors, carbon monoxide, smoke, steam, and odors. Grease deposits on surfaces attract pests and create fire hazards. Poor ventilation promotes mold growth, which produces allergenic spores and mycotoxins. Carbon monoxide from gas equipment causes headaches, dizziness, and can be fatal at high levels. Provide adequate mechanical ventilation to remove cooking fumes, smoke, steam, and odors. Maintain hood systems with clean filters — degrease monthly. Ensure adequate makeup air to prevent negative pressure. Provide sufficient lighting: 50 foot-candles at food preparation surfaces, 20 foot-candles in equipment/utensil areas, 10 foot-candles in walk-ins and storage.

FIREHOUSE SUBS

1625 WP BALL BLVD, Sanford, FL 32771

Seminole County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: DKSS SUBS LLC · License: SEA6904590

FIREHOUSE SUBS in Sanford, FL has 14 inspections on record with 100 total violations (7.1 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

14Inspections

100Violations

0Closures

Data current as of October 25, 2024

Inspection History (14)

Oct 25, 2024 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 24, 2024 — Complaint Full· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Jul 1, 2024 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Dec 15, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jul 26, 2022 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V13 Parasite destruction

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Dec 7, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Oct 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 2, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 28, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jun 22, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 24, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 23, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 23, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

How Does This Facility Compare?

FIREHOUSE SUBS has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Seminole County average of 0.10 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.99.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has FIREHOUSE SUBS had?: FIREHOUSE SUBS has had 14 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has FIREHOUSE SUBS ever been shut down?: No, FIREHOUSE SUBS has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at FIREHOUSE SUBS?: The most frequently cited violations at FIREHOUSE SUBS are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper sewage disposal, Proper ventilation.

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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.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: October 25, 2024 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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