Firehouse Grill & Pub (The)
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
58
Score
Firehouse Grill & Pub (The) appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 9, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 10 violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 87, which Firehouse Grill & Pub (The)'s 58 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting on the flip top units. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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**
31A-11-4
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.
23-24-4
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.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top units.
14-09-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed missing tiles throughout the kitchen floors in the cook line/prep area.
36-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of canned sodas being stored on the floor in the kitchen near the pick up window.
08B-38-4
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**
23-03-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed build up in the floors in the kitchen in between the cooking equipment.
36-10-4
58
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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**
31A-11-4
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.
22-02-4
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.
22-20-5
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**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer used for mugs in the bar area.
14-69-4
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.
22-08-4
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.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in the kitchen on the cook line.
14-33-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on the flip top unit.
21-10-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on the cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed the handwashing sink with a small leak.
29-11-4
52
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
58
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Jun 11, 2024
Complaint Partial
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors throughout kitchen with built up grease and food debris.
36-01-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
90
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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**
03A-02-5
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**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump sauce from a bowl in hand sink next to cooks line.
31A-11-4
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**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed an accumulation of grease and debris on floor underneath and around all kitchen equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes of plasic ware on floor next to front door.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris in microwave.
22-08-4
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**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls on cooks line heavily soiled with food debris and grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
50
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 15 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
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**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onions not washed before preparation.
08B-39-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls on cooks line are soiled with old food debris and grease.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket by back door.
42-01-4
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**
21-38-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
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**
12B-12-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap underneath door leading out back from kitchen area.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath grill and fryers have buildup of old food debris and grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of chicken wings stored on floor inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in frezzer on cooks line.
14-69-4
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**
10-17-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
37
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor in the bar with debris on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed the floor in the cook's line missing tiles.
36-17-5
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.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured to the wall.
51-11-4
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.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the business license displayed expired on 2-1-22
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the pizza oven with grease and debris on the oven.
14-11-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed a wet mop stored inside a bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soda stored on the floor in the floor in the pickup window area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Firehouse Grill & Pub (The) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Firehouse Grill & Pub (The) on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Firehouse Grill & Pub (The)?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Firehouse Grill & Pub (The).
How does Firehouse Grill & Pub (The) compare to other restaurants in Temple Terrace?
Firehouse Grill & Pub (The) most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Temple Terrace average of 87.
Has Firehouse Grill & Pub (The)'s inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Firehouse Grill & Pub (The) have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Firehouse Grill & Pub (The) means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Firehouse Grill & Pub (The) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Firehouse Grill & Pub (The) is inspected around three times per year on average.
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