GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Food Service Establishment Inspection Report
Establishment Name:  Firehouse Subs
Address:  2351 E First ST
City:  VIDALIA Time In:  10 :  10 AM Time Out:  11 :  25 AM
Inspection Date:    10/31/2024   CFSM:   Kimberly Lyles 2029
Purpose of Inspection:    Routine    Followup    Initial   
     Issued Provisional Permit    Temporary     
Risk Type:   1   2   3 Permit#:  FSP-138-000140
Risk Factors are food preparation practices and employee behaviors most commonly reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as contributing factors in foodborne illness outbreaks. Public Health Interventions are control measures to prevent illness or injury. Good Retail Practices are preventive measures to control the introduction of pathogens, chemicals, and physical objects into foods.
Last Score

76
Grade

C
Date

06/11/24
Prior Score

76
Grade

C
Date

04/17/24
CURRENT SCORE CURRENT GRADE
 
79
  
C
SCORING AND GRADING:     A=90-100    B=80-89    C=70-79    U≤69

FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
(Mark designated compliance staus (IN, OUT, NA, or NO) for each numbered item. For items marked OUT, mark COS or R for each item as applicable.)

IN=in compliance    OUT=not in compliance    NO=not observed    NA=not applicable    COS=corrected on-site during inspection      R=repeat violation of the same code provision=2 points
Compliance Status COS R
1 IN OUT NA NO Supervision 4 points
  circle circle     1-2A. PIC present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties circle circle
  circle circle circle   1-2B. Certified Food Protection Manager circle circle
2 IN OUT NA NO Employee Health, Good Hygienic Practices, Preventing Contamination by Hands 9 points
  circle circle     2-1A. Proper use of restriction & exclusion circle circle
  circle circle   circle 2-1B. Hands clean and properly washed circle circle
  circle circle circle circle 2-1C. No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed circle circle
  4 points
  circle circle     2-2A. Management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting circle circle
  circle circle   circle 2-2B. Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use circle circle
  circle circle   circle 2-2C. No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth circle circle
  circle circle     2-2D. Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible circle circle
  circle circle     2-2E. Response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events circle circle
3 IN OUT NA NO Approved Source 9 points
  circle circle     3-1A. Food obtained from approved source circle circle
  circle circle circle circle 3-1B. Food received at proper temperature circle circle
  circle circle     3-1C. Food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated circle circle
  circle circle circle circle 3-1D. Required records: shellstock tags, parasite destruction circle circle
4 IN OUT NA NO Protection From Contamination 9 points
  circle circle circle circle 4-1A. Food separated and protected circle circle
  circle circle     4-1B. Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, and unsafe food circle circle
  4 points
  circle circle circle   4-2A. Food stored covered circle circle
  circle circle circle   4-2B. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized circle circle
 
Compliance Status COS R
5 IN OUT NA NO Cooking and Reheating of TCS Foods, Consumer Advisory 9 points
  circle circle circle circle 5-1A. Proper cooking time and temperatures circle circle
  circle circle circle circle 5-1B. Proper reheating procedures for hot holding circle circle
    4 points
  circle circle circle   5-2. Consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked foods circle circle
6 IN OUT NA NO Holding of TCS Foods, Date Marking of TCS Foods 9 points
  circle circle circle circle 6-1A. Proper cold holding temperatures circle circle
  circle circle circle circle 6-1B. Proper hot holding temperatures circle circle
  circle circle circle circle 6-1C. Proper cooling time and temperature circle circle
  circle circle circle circle 6-1D. Time as a public health control: procedures and records circle circle
    4 points
  circle circle circle circle 6-2. Proper date marking and disposition circle circle
7 IN OUT NA NO Highly Susceptible Populations 9 points
  circle circle circle   7-1. Pasteurized foods used: Prohibited foods not offered circle circle
8 IN OUT NA NO Chemicals 4 points
  circle circle circle   8-2A. Food additives: approved and properly used circle circle
  circle circle     8-2B. Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used circle circle
9 IN OUT NA NO Conformance with Approved Procedures 4 points
  circle circle circle   9-2. Compliance with variance, specialized process and HACCP plan circle circle
GOOD RETAIL PRACTICES
(Mark the numbered item OUT, if not in compliance. For items marked OUT, mark COS or R for each item as applicable. R = Repeat Violation of the same code provision = 1 point)
Good Retail Practices are preventive measures to control the introduction of pathogens, chemicals, and physical objects into foods.
Compliance Status COS R
10 OUT Safe Food and Water, Food Identification 3 points
  circle 10A. Pasteurized eggs used where required circle circle
  circle 10B. Water and ice from approved source circle circle
  circle 10C. Variance obtained for specialized processing methods circle circle
  circle 10D. Food properly labeled; original container circle circle
11 OUT Food Temperature Control 3 points
  circle 11A. Proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control circle circle
  circle 11B. Plant food properly cooked for hot holding circle circle
  circle 11C. Approved thawing methods used circle circle
  circle 11D. Thermometers provided and accurate circle circle
12 OUT Prevention of Food Contamination 3 points
  circle 12A. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display circle circle
  circle 12B. Personal cleanliness circle circle
  circle 12C. Wiping cloths: properly used and stored circle circle
  circle 12D. Washing fruits and vegetables circle circle
13 OUT Postings and Compliance with Clean Air Act 1 point
  circle 13A. Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing circle circle
  circle 13B. Compliance with Georgia Smoke Free Air Act circle circle
 
Compliance Status COS R
14 OUT Proper Use of Utensils 1 point
  circle 14A. In-use utensils: properly stored circle circle
  circle 14B. Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled circle circle
  circle 14C. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used circle circle
  circle 14D. Gloves used properly circle circle
15 OUT Utensils, Equipment and Vending 1 point
  circle 15A. Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used circle circle
  circle 15B. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips circle circle
  circle 15C. Nonfood-contact surfaces clean circle circle
16 OUT Water, Plumbing and Waste 2 points
  circle 16A. Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure circle circle
  circle 16B. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices circle circle
  circle 16C. Sewage and waste water properly disposed circle circle
17 OUT Physical Facilities 1 point
  circle 17A. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned circle circle
  circle 17B. Garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained circle circle
  circle 17C. Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean circle circle
  circle 17D. Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used circle circle
18 OUT Pest and Animal Control 3 points
  circle 18. Insects, rodents, and animals not present circle circle
Person in Charge (Signature)   (Print)   Kimberly Lyles Date:    
Inspector (Signature)  
Follow-up: YES circle   NO circle
Follow-up Date:
Food Establishment Inspection Report Addendum
Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames specified below, or as stated in the Georgia Department of Public Health Rules and Regulations Food Service Chapter 511-6-1, Rule .10 subsections (2)(h) and (i).
Establishment
Firehouse Subs		 Permit #
FSP-138-000140		 Date
10/31/2024
Address
2351 E FIRST ST 		City/State
VIDALIA GA		 Zipcode
30474
TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Cold Holding, , Walk in Cooler, Deli Meat, roast beef 37.0 ° F Cold Holding, , Walk in Cooler, Cheese, 37.0 ° F Cold Holding, , Walk In Freezer, Ambient, -09.0 ° F
Cold Holding, , Prep Top Cooler, Fish/Seafood, tuna salad 36.0 ° F Cold Holding, , Prep Top Cooler, Tomatoes, sliced 36.0 ° F Cold Holding, , Prep Top Cooler, Chicken, 40.0 ° F
Cold Holding, , Prep Top Cooler, Deli Meat, ham 41.0 ° F Cold Holding, , Reach In Cooler, Deli Meat, ham 39.0 ° F Hot Holding, , , Beef, meatballs 99.0 ° F
Hot Holding, , , Soup, chicken pot pie soup 180.0 ° F Hot Holding, , , Soup, chilli 162.0 ° F Hot Holding, , , Soup, potato 175.0 ° F
Reheat, , , Beef, meatballs 165.0 ° F        
Item
Number		 OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
4-2A Violation of Code: [511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv)] Observed uncovered pickles on prep top counter. CA: Cover all foods.  New Violation.
4-2B Violation of Code: [511-6-1.05(7)(b)] Observed buildup on knife holder near prep top cooler and buildup on knife stored on magnetic knife holder. CA: Clean and sanitize knives and holder as soon as possible.  New Violation.
6-1B Violation of Code: [511-6-1.04(6)(f)] Observed meatballs hot holding at 99. COS: Manager re-heated meatballs to 165 and placed in hot hold, since still within the 2 hour re-heating window.  Corrected On-Site.  Repeat Violation.
12A Violation of Code: [511-6-1.04(4)(q)] Observed boxes of turkey breast on floor in walk in cooler. CA: Food should be placed 6 inches off the floor on shelves.  New Violation.
14A Violation of Code: [511-6-1.04(4)(k)] Observed utensils in hot water at 90. CA: Utensils should be stored in water at least 135.  New Violation.
15C Violation of Code: [511-6-1.05(7)(d)] Observed an abundance of food debris on bottom of prep top cooler. CA: Clean and sanitize bottom of prep top cooler to prevent pest attraction.  New Violation.
17C Violation of Code: [511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)] Observed several missing ceiling tiles in lobby area. CA: Replace missing ceiling tiles as soon as possible.  New Violation.
Remarks
Person in Charge (Signature)    Date:  
Inspector (Signature) Halaina Tiger Date: 10/31/2024