Firehouse Subs #206
8428 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33615 · Permanent Food Service · License 3915848
What drove the grade
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 27 routine inspection1 high priority (1 repeat), 3 intermediate (1 repeat), 1 basic (1 repeat)-20
- Administrative complaint on Oct 27Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score60
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 27, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate3
Code 11, Employee health: 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.
No proof for 5 new employees hired for less than 60 days.
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Located at back kitchen area adjacent to three compartment sink.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Unable to provide certificates for two employees. All other employees are hired for less than 60 days.
Basic1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Repeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.