Firehouse Subs of Tarpon Springs
40545 US Hwy 19 N Ste C, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 · Permanent Food Service · License 6217770
What drove the grade
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 4 routine inspection1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 3 basic-5
- Safety score95
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitNov 4, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Handwash sink in back prep area blocked by equipment. Operator moved equipment
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Employee wearing wrist watch while preparing food.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Interior of bread oven soiled with debris.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
No handwash sign in women's rest room. Operator added handwash sign.
Fixed on the spot
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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.