Cape Coral, Lee County

FIREHOUSE SUBS

2612 SANTA BARBARA BLVD STE 20, Cape Coral, FL 33914

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Intermediate
Jul 7, 2025
City
Cape Coral
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

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.

Jul 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31A-11-4

Detail 23851095

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used to fill large measuring cup. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 02-21-2025

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 23577643

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink behind front counter used to fill empty container. The manager removed the container from handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23577642

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

36-34-5

Detail 23577641

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

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 23164893

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 GM Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104. The manager posted form during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23164896

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The manager wiped down the ice bin during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 23164894

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

14-11-5

Detail 23164897

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in gasket torn.

10-07-4

Detail 23164895

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit beside steam table. The manager emptied water the utensils were in. Corrected On-Site

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

53A-05-6

Detail 22374429

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

22-20-5

Detail 22374430

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The manager had ice machine wiped down during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22374428

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

22-13-5

Detail 22374427

Basic - Soda machine dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. The manager had soda machine cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 22374431

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in stand up reach-in cooler behind front counter.

Jun 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-13-5

Detail 22064750

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

08B-49-4

Detail 22064748

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food ice cream shakes in stand up reach-freezer.

40-06-5

Detail 22064749

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 across from 3 compartment sink.

10-17-4

Detail 22064747

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The knife was removed from equipment in reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Jan 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-5

Detail 21721821

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn beside front counter. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-24: Time Extended

Nov 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

03A-02-5

Detail 21589199

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (49F - Cold Holding); turkey (48F - Cold Holding); corn beef (49F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler across front counter. The manager moved all items into walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21589202

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at hand washing sink behind front counter. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-74-7

Detail 21589198

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed stand up reach-in cooler not maintaining cold holding 50F ambient temperature. Repeat Violation Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21589201

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

14-11-5

Detail 21589200

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn beside front counter. Repeat Violation Warning

May 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 21071690

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (47F - Cold Holding); steak (48F - Cold Holding); brisket (53F - Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler across from front register. The manager moved chicken and steak in walk-in cooler, She discarded the brisket. Corrective Action Taken

11-07-5

Detail 21071687

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. The person in charge did not know the big 6 food born illness.

31A-11-4

Detail 21071686

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing by utensils beside 3 compartment sink and a dump sink beside steam table.

22-20-5

Detail 21071688

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

14-74-7

Detail 21071684

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed stand up reach-in cooler ambient temperature 45F not maintaining 41F below.

13-07-4

Detail 21071689

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

13-03-4

Detail 21071692

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

14-11-4

Detail 21071685

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn beside prep table.

29-49-6

Detail 21071691

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

Aug 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31A-09-4

Detail 20463589

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed containers in hand washing sink beside 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20463586

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20463590

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn in front counter.

12B-13-4

Detail 20463587

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Corrected On-Site

21-09-4

Detail 20463588

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Corrected On-Site