Palatka, Putnam County

FIREHOUSE SUBS 1797

506 N STATE RD 19 STE 3, Palatka, FL 32177

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
5 High Priority
Oct 12, 2023
City
Palatka
County
Putnam
Status
Ownership Changed
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.

Oct 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

12A-29-4

Detail 22360190

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pick up items off of the floor, and pull up pants with gloved hands, remove gloves, put on new gloves and handle cheese without hand wash. Spoke to employee during inspection.

28-12-4

Detail 22360187

High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establishment is licensed for 32 seats, has 30 inside, 12 outside. Is on municipal water and sewer. Observed signature from Fire Jurisdiction. Repeat Violation

35A-02-6

Detail 22360193

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insect in kitchen near mop sink.

03A-02-5

Detail 22360195

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter blend contains real butter held at room temperature at 74F. Person in charge states has been out of temperature for less than 4 hours. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 22360189

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs in far end steam table at 90-102F. Person in charge states were heated in microwave prior to placing on steam table. Will reheat in microwave as they have been out of temperature for less than 4 hours.

22-02-4

Detail 22360192

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Debris buildup on toaster rollers.

29-18-4

Detail 22360191

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing at mop sink.

16-48-4

Detail 22360188

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed lettuce stuck to clean dishware in dishware storage area. Also, several containers has old label residue.

02D-01-5

Detail 22360194

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered seasonings in unlabeled containers. Person in charge began labeling during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

28-12-4

Detail 21861017

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without system approval for such change. Establishment is licensed for 32 seats, have 30 indoors, have added 3 tables with 12 seats outdoors. For a total of 42 seats Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-09: Person in charge has form with fire Marshall sign off, missing utility signature. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: No change. Establishment is on city water and sewer. Time Extended

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Total: 1

28-12-4

Detail 21681921

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without system approval for such change. Establishment is licensed for 32 seats, have 30 indoors, have added 3 tables with 12 seats outdoors. For a total of 42 seats Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-09: Person in charge has form with fire Marshall sign off, missing utility signature. Time Extended

Nov 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 10

28-12-4

Detail 21557608

High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without system approval for such change. Establishment is licensed for 32 seats, have 30 indoors, have added 3 tables with 12 seats outdoors. For a total of 42 seats Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21557611

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese stored above fill line at 50F. Person in charge moved to reach in cooler below. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21557614

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Debris buildup on water nozzle in dining room.

16-37-1

Detail 21557612

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge unable to provide test strips during inspection.

31B-02-4

Detail 21557607

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper-towels from hand wash sink by walk in cooler. Person in charge provided. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 21557613

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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training. Only cards provided are filled out with names, not date training was taken. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21557610

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in chemical storage unlabeled.

40-06-5

Detail 21557609

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal items stored on shelf above bag in box soda. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

02D-03-4

Detail 21557605

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. No minimum labeling on baked goods wrapped for self service at cash register. Person in charge moved behind register. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 21557606

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking under triple sink.

May 10, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 21074273

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In tall reach in cooler meatballs, 46-50F. Person in charge states temperature of items has been out for less than 4 hours. Items stacked very tightly at the bottom of unit and covered in plastic containers. Person in charge moved meatballs to walk in and left uncovered to cool rapidly. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-10: Meatballs in unit 45-47F. Item stored on bottom shelf. Other items in unit 39-43F. Person in charge states door has been opened and closed frequently. Moved items to reach in freezer and uncovered to cool rapidly. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

Mar 9, 2022

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 11

12A-10-4

Detail 20917365

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch clothing and bare arm with gloves, then return to makeline without handwash. Person in charge spoke to employee who washed hands and donned new gloves. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 20917370

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen by walk in. Also observed one flying insect in back of kitchen by dirty linens.

03A-02-5

Detail 20917373

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In tall reach in cooler meatballs, 46-50F. Person in charge states temperature of items has been out for less than 4 hours. Items stacked very tightly at the bottom of unit and covered in plastic containers. Person in charge moved meatballs to walk in and left uncovered to cool rapidly. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 20917369

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink by walk in. Person in charge provided. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 20917372

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. At the time of inspection, person in charge unable to provide proof of employee training for any employee. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

24-05-4

Detail 20917363

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets stored on top of ice machines not inverted, person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 20917364

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table. Person in charge discarded. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20917371

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers wet nesting at clean dish area.

35B-01-4

Detail 20917366

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under back door.

25-05-4

Detail 20917367

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored on the floor of the kitchen . Person in charge raised. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20917368

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloths on prep tables. Person in charge moved to sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Jan 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 20770707

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. No training records provided. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-15: Training records still not available. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-07: No records could be provided. Manager states that the records were lost and new ones have been ordered to complete. Admin Complaint

Dec 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 20728144

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. No training records provided. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-15: Training records still not available. Time Extended

Dec 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 14Total: 18

01B-02-5

Detail 20712488

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In stand up reach in cooler by ice machine, two containers of cooled soup and one container of cut tomatoes stored overnight 50°F. Items discarded.

03A-02-5

Detail 20712494

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On main sandwich line in flip top cooler, two containers of cheese 49°F. Employee states cheese containers just refilled 15 minutes prior. Both containers moved to reach in cooler to cool. In stand up reach in cooler by ice machine, two containers of cooled soup and one container of cut tomatoes stored overnight 50°F. Items discarded. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20712504

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute for ice dispenser in dining area.

53B-01-5

Detail 20712500

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. No training records provided. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20712501

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic ramekin inside Cajun spice container. Ramekin discarded. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 20712489

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Three ice buckets, two on top of ice machine and one in drive through, not inverted. Manager inverted buckets. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 20712493

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in women's restroom in dining area.

50-09-4

Detail 20712498

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License for establishment is not displayed. Manager did show license on computer.

12B-07-4

Detail 20712499

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink in red cutting board near drive through area. Drink discarded. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 20712496

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Tiles under flip top cooler near drive through area. Manager states that tiles have been ordered. Corrective Action Taken

36-73-4

Detail 20712502

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under and around ice machine. Floor under drive through equipment. Floor under drink dispenser in dining area. Floor under racks in walk in cooler. Floor drain under triple sink. Wall under triple sink.

08B-38-4

Detail 20712495

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of mayonnaise on floor in dry storage area. Cases of cheese, tomatoes and meats on floor in walk in cooler.

33-19-4

Detail 20712503

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Pad around shared dumpster behind establishment.

51-18-6

Detail 20712492

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection could not be provided.

23-03-4

Detail 20712497

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent filters for ice machine.

33-16-4

Detail 20712491

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster behind establishment.

29-49-6

Detail 20712505

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of small flip top cooler near drive through area.

02D-01-5

Detail 20712490

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple containers of spices on cook line not labeled.