Brandon, Hillsborough County

FIREHOUSE SUBS #157

1921 W BRANDON BLVD, Brandon, FL 33511

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Sep 24, 2025
City
Brandon
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 24060129

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler by 3 compartment sink: Cold Holding ; sliced tomatoes (48F); cooked meatballs (47F); cooked steak (47F); commercially prepared tuna (45F); sliced ham (44F); sliced turkey 46 (44F); sliced roast beef (47F) Warning

25-05-4

Detail 24060127

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Takeout containers observed on the floor by office area. Employee placed on shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

21-08-4

Detail 24060128

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 150ppm. Operator refilled, tested at 200ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 23371812

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided proof of unapproved corporate training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: Admin Complaint

Sep 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 23155856

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided proof of unapproved corporate training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

35A-09-4

Detail 23154149

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 30 fly casings and 1 live fly larvae on floor in corner under soda bibb rack. Operator removed the casings and larvae, cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23154147

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided proof of unapproved corporate training. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23154152

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23154148

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed residue buildup on gaskets of flip top coolers Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 23154151

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce stored over ready to eat sliced tomatoes. Manager mover the tomatoes and properly stored Corrected On-Site Warning

42-01-4

Detail 23154150

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket. Manager properly stored the mop. Corrected On-Site Warning

Oct 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 10

41-10-4

Detail 22192307

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed 3 chemical spray bottles stored on hand sink in dish area

11-27-4

Detail 22192305

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator

53B-01-5

Detail 22192299

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

11-26-1

Detail 22192302

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed to operator

31B-03-4

Detail 22192308

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area

22-20-5

Detail 22192303

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold inside ice machine

10-14-5

Detail 22192306

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored on floor in dry storage area

06-01-5

Detail 22192304

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing at room temperature on prep table adjacent to mop sink

42-01-4

Detail 22192300

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop bucket in front of mop sink

21-12-4

Detail 22192301

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on back prep table adjacent to 3-compartment sink

Apr 21, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

50-17-3

Detail 21951522

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: Observed license expired at time of callback inspection Admin Complaint

Feb 14, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 21778690

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21778691

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed 2 red buckets stored in hand sink in dish area Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21778692

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21778689

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 employee drinks stored on prep table Warning

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 21350062

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold build up inside ice machine Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Observed black mold build up inside ice machine Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 21350063

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 3 tiles missing on floor near front registers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Observed 3 tiles missing on floor near front registers Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21350061

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black mold build up along reachin cooler gaskets Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Observed black mold build up along reachin cooler gaskets Time Extended

Jul 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 9

31A-09-4

Detail 21181146

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking hand sink at 3-compartment sink Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21181147

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21181144

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21181145

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with sanitizer not labeled at 3-compartment sink Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21181142

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold build up inside ice machine Repeat Violation Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21181148

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Warning

36-17-5

Detail 21181149

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 3 tiles missing on floor near front registers Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 21181141

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bag of onions stored on floor in kitchen near manager desk Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21181143

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black mold build up along reachin cooler gaskets Repeat Violation Warning

Mar 30, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

50-17-2

Detail 20969711

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-30: Operating with a expired license. Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 20969712

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold inside ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-30: Observed black mold inside ice machine Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-30: Observed black mold like substance inside the ice machine. Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 20969713

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches observed at manager station Corrected-observed employee discard, clean, and sanitize location Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-30: Corrected Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-30: Observed no dead roaches. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20969710

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up on cookline gaskets Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-30: Observed old food build up on cookline gaskets Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-30: Observed food build up on the gaskets on the cook's line. Time Extended

Mar 30, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

35A-02-6

Detail 20967989

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 25 flys landing on the prep table , wall , boxes filled with plastic wrapped bread , and on hand sink across from front registers Observed approximately 3 flys landing on wall of mop sink Observed approximately 2 flys landing on wall of manager station Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-30: Observed approximately 12 flies landing on bread boxes , prep table, and wall on service line Observed approximately 3 flies at 3-compartment sink Observed 1 fly in dry storage Time Extended

50-17-2

Detail 20967988

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-30: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 20967987

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold inside ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-30: Observed black mold inside ice machine Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 20967991

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches observed at manager station Corrected-observed employee discard, clean, and sanitize location Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-30: Corrected Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20967990

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up on cookline gaskets Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-30: Observed old food build up on cookline gaskets Time Extended

Mar 29, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

35A-02-6

Detail 20964858

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 25 flys landing on the prep table , wall , boxes filled with plastic wrapped bread , and on hand sink across from front registers Observed approximately 3 flys landing on wall of mop sink Observed approximately 2 flys landing on wall of manager station Repeat Violation Warning

50-17-2

Detail 20964862

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20964859

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold inside ice machine Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 20964857

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches observed at manager station Corrected-observed employee discard, clean, and sanitize location Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20964861

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up on cookline gaskets Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 20964856

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in reach in cooler near manager station Corrected-observed employee remove Corrected On-Site Warning

21-12-4

Detail 20964863

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee place in sanitizer bucket Corrected On-Site Warning

21-08-4

Detail 20964860

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer tested at 0ppm under service line Corrected- observed employee discard, refill, and test sanitizer at 200ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-03-7

Detail 20742783

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certification for Victoria Strain 9/20/2021 expired - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-19: 59 day extension for manager certification for Victoria Strain 9/20/2021 Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-21: Observed no food manager certification for Victoria Strain Admin Complaint

Oct 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53A-03-7

Detail 20598616

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certification for Victoria Strain 9/20/2021 expired - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-19: 59 day extension for manager certification for Victoria Strain 9/20/2021 Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 20598617

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-19: 59 day extension for employee training Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 20598618

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink on service line - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-19: Observed no washing sign Time Extended

Oct 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 9

35A-02-6

Detail 20595956

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 flying insects in dry storage across from manager station

02C-03-5

Detail 20595949

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed ham with no date mark Corrected- observed employee place date mark on ham Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 20595950

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certification for Victoria Strain 9/20/2021 expired

31A-09-4

Detail 20595955

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can blocking hand sink and red buckets stored in hand sink in dish area Corrected-observed employee remove garbage can and remove Buckets from sink Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 20595953

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

31B-05-4

Detail 20595954

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.

12B-07-4

Detail 20595952

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on meat slicer machine on back prep table Corrected- observed employee discard drink Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20595951

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink on service line

21-12-4

Detail 20595948

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 wet wiping clothes stored on service line