Temple Terrace, Hillsborough County

FIREHOUSE GRILL & PUB (THE)

8814 N 56 ST, Temple Terrace, FL 336176204

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
2 Intermediate
Mar 9, 2026
City
Temple Terrace
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Mar 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 24424921

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting on the flip top units. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 24424918

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink with food debris and straws in the bar area and in the kitchen near the three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 24424923

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the handles to the hot holding unit and flip top units with food debris build up.

36-34-5

Detail 24424920

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents and walls soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling tiles being soiled with dust in the kitchen. Observed the walls being soiled with food debris in the kitchen.

14-09-4

Detail 24424915

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top units.

36-12-4

Detail 24424916

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed missing tiles throughout the kitchen floors in the cook line/prep area.

08B-38-4

Detail 24424919

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of canned sodas being stored on the floor in the kitchen near the pick up window.

23-03-4

Detail 24424917

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the exterior of the buckets used to store raw wings being soiled with grease and food debris build up. Observed the back underside of the flip top units being soiled with food debris build up. Observed the exterior of the flour container being soiled with food debris build. Observed the storage shelves being soiled with grease and food debris build up. Repeat Violation

36-10-4

Detail 24424922

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed build up in the floors in the kitchen in between the cooking equipment.

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

22-02-4

Detail 24037100

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting hoards on the cook line. Observed buskers used for food with build up food debris.

31A-11-4

Detail 24037095

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in the handwashing sink near the three compartment sink. Employee cleaned . Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 24037101

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance in the ice machine near the bar area.

40-06-5

Detail 24037098

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cellphone being stored above the flip top unit. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24037104

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer used for mugs in the bar area.

22-08-4

Detail 24037103

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris on the handle to the microwave in the kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 24037096

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris and grease build up on the shelves, storage and cooking equipment on the cook line. Observed a black mold like substance on the gaskets to the walk in coolers. Observed grease build up on the door to the walk in cooler in the kitchen.

14-33-4

Detail 24037094

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in the kitchen on the cook line.

21-10-4

Detail 24037097

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on the flip top unit.

29-49-6

Detail 24037099

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on the cook line.

29-11-4

Detail 24037102

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed the handwashing sink with a small leak.

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 23586126

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the flip top units on the cook line. Observed food debris in the reach in cooler on the cook line and in the entrance of the kitchen.

31A-11-4

Detail 23586124

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in the hand washing sink near the three compartment sink.

40-06-5

Detail 23586119

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack being stored on top of the flip top units. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 23586125

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the handle to scoop for the flour touching the product. The manager corrected storage. Corrected On-Site

38-07-4

Detail 23586121

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shield above the walk in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 23586120

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the exterior of the flour bin being soiled with old food debris. Observed the dry storage shelves being soiled with grease build up. Observed soiled gaskets on the walk in cooler.

29-49-6

Detail 23586118

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in the bar area. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23586122

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

36-10-4

Detail 23586123

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/ceiling soiled. Observed dust soiled ceiling vents in the kitchen cook line. Observed missing floor tiles in the walk in cooler and the cook line. Observed building up debris on the floor throughout the kitchen ion the cook line behind cooking equipment and in the walk in cooler and in the bar area. Repeat Violation

Nov 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

11-27-4

Detail 23327637

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. Provided manager with a copy of poster. Manager posted it on the wall. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23327635

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the interior of the reach in cooler soiled with food debris.

14-09-4

Detail 23327641

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a cutting board with many cut marks to where it is no longer easily cleaned.

40-06-5

Detail 23327642

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee's cellphone being stored on the rack above a food prep area. Manager had employee removed cellphone. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23327636

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled with food debris in the kitchen area, bar area and walk in cooler. Manager had employee clean the floors walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

51-13-4

Detail 23327643

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with a copy of poster. Manager posted it on the wall. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23327639

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the cooking equipment in kitchen on the cook line. Observed gaskets soiled with food debris on the cook line.

29-49-6

Detail 23327640

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the bottom of the reach in cooler in the bar area. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23327638

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted and soiled shelves in the walk in cooler.

Jun 11, 2024

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-01-4

Detail 22922261

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors throughout kitchen with built up grease and food debris.

29-49-6

Detail 22922260

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

Apr 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

50-09-4

Detail 22784116

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

40-06-5

Detail 22784117

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed backpack on top of prep table. Employee removed the backpack. Corrected On-Site

36-01-4

Detail 22784119

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor observed with an accumulation of grease and food debris behind and underneath all equipment on cooks line.

08B-12-5

Detail 22784118

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food in reach in freezer on cooks line uncovered.

Oct 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 22395157

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken in a 5 gallon bucket. Raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding). Manager placed in walk in cooler. Retemp at 46 degrees F 20 minutes later. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 22395151

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili (113F - Hot Holding); chicken (125F - Hot Holding). Manager reheated to 165 degrees F. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 22395156

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump sauce from a bowl in hand sink next to cooks line.

40-06-5

Detail 22395155

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 22395153

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed an accumulation of grease and debris on floor underneath and around all kitchen equipment.

08B-38-4

Detail 22395149

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes of plasic ware on floor next to front door.

22-08-4

Detail 22395154

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris in microwave.

23-03-4

Detail 22395150

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed green wire racks in kitchen with an accumulated grease. Observed accumulated grease on hood vent. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 22395152

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls on cooks line heavily soiled with food debris and grease. Repeat Violation

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 15Total: 17

50-17-3

Detail 21909781

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

22-02-4

Detail 21909792

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board has stains and is no longer cleanable on reach in cooler on cooks line. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 21909794

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 21909789

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

12B-12-5

Detail 21909788

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Opened can of soda stored overtop of reach in cooler. Owner discarded drinks. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 21909786

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap underneath door leading out back from kitchen area.

36-73-4

Detail 21909783

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath grill and fryers have buildup of old food debris and grease. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 21909782

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in kitchen area.

08B-38-4

Detail 21909778

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of chicken wings stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21909791

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in frezzer on cooks line.

10-17-4

Detail 21909779

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between grill and small table on cooks line. Chef removed knife and placed at dishwasher. Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 21909793

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 21909784

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease.

08B-39-4

Detail 21909785

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onions not washed before preparation.

36-27-5

Detail 21909787

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls on cooks line are soiled with old food debris and grease.

42-01-4

Detail 21909790

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket by back door.

21-38-4

Detail 21909780

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Employee removed sanitizer bucket and properly stored it. Corrected On-Site

Nov 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 12Total: 12

22-20-5

Detail 21571155

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

51-11-4

Detail 21571159

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured to the wall.

36-34-5

Detail 21571160

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling tiles with grease on the tiles.

50-09-4

Detail 21571161

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the business license displayed expired on 2-1-22

14-09-4

Detail 21571157

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 21571156

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Detail 21571165

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

14-11-5

Detail 21571166

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the pizza oven with grease and debris on the oven.

36-73-4

Detail 21571164

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor in the bar with debris on the floor. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 21571163

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed the floor in the cook's line missing tiles.

08B-38-4

Detail 21571158

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soda stored on the floor in the floor in the pickup window area. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 21571162

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed a wet mop stored inside a bucket.

Dec 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 11

22-02-4

Detail 20711978

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun and the holster with mold like substance on the gun.

51-11-4

Detail 20711975

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks at the bar not adequately secured. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 20711976

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent and ceiling tiles in the kitchen by the fryers are dirty with debris. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 20711977

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the white cutting board on the make table with excessive grooves and debris on the cutting board.

35B-01-4

Detail 20711979

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the threshold of the door. Repeat Violation

36-01-4

Detail 20711972

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed the floor in the walk-in cooler with debris and chicken juice on the floor.

08B-38-4

Detail 20711973

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fries and soda stored on the floor.

23-03-4

Detail 20711981

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on the reach in cooler, the beer walk-in cooler and the food walk-in cooler doors with debris and mold like substance. Observed the fryers with debris and grease on the fryers. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 20711971

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed the dumpster lid open. Kitchen manager closed the lids. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 20711974

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed the mop at the bar stored inside the mop bucket filled with water.

21-09-4

Detail 20711980

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed the cook wiping with the same cloth. The KN and I made sanitizer solution together. Corrected On-Site

Jul 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

22-27-4

Detail 20374196

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Observed the fryers and pizza oven encrusted with grease and debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-26: Observed fryers and pizza oven encrusted with debris and grease. Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 20374201

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed the CO2 tanks by the ice machine not secured. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-26: Observed the CO2 tanks not secured. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 20374202

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents and ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen with grease and debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-26: Observed vents and ceiling tiles with debris and grease build up. Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 20374199

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at back door of the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-26: Observed exterior door with a gap opening to the outside. Time Extended

36-41-4

Detail 20374197

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust or debris. Observed the fan cover in walk-in cooler with dried debris on the cover. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-26: Observed the fan cover in walk-in cooler with debris on the cover. Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 20374198

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed French fries and onion rings stored on the floor next to the fryer. Employee moved the boxes of fries and rings to the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-26: Observed fries on the floor next to the fryer. Also observed cans of soda on the floor near open window. Time Extended

23-10-4

Detail 20374203

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. Observed the walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with debris and slimy substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-26: Observed walk-in cooler gaskets with debris. Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 20374200

Basic - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Observed mold like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-26: Observed black mold like substance inside the ice machine. Time Extended