Famous Sandwiches and Subs
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
50
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Famous Sandwiches and Subs, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 9, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Famous Sandwiches and Subs trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 20+ rodent droppings in outside storage shed. Rodent droppings are on ground near chemical side of storage shed, away from any possible food contact surfaces. Person in charge began cleaning area during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed cooked crispy chicken with no time marker person in charge stated was held on time as a public health control. Per person in charge chicken was cooked 3 hours prior and added time marking. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled hood filters above cook line. Soiled gaskets on walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer doors. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer solution with chlorine solution testing at 0ppm. Person in charge added chlorine and retested at 100ppm. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); Sanitizer Bucket retest (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed one CO2 tank near soda tower not adequately secured. Person in charge secured tank. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on prep table near rear exit of kitchen. Employee removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in walk-in cooler. There is a leak from AC unit above that person in charge stated only happens when it rains.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles missing or in disrepair throughout kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in chest freezer on cook line.
14-69-4
52
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of tuna on dry storage shelf by kitchen entrance with dent along top seam.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack a non-pasteurized shell egg then handle ready to eat sliced cheeses and cut tomatoes. Inspector educated proper hand wash procedures after cracking eggs. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed frozen raw beef in freezer removed from its original package stored over cooked bacon also removed from its original package. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed liquid adhesive for establishment maintenance stored on shelf next to microwaves above flat top grill. Person in charge moved chemical to proper storage location. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed; soiled can opener blade on prep table near rear exit. Soiled microwave door on microwave across from back prep table.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at flip top cooler on cook line with grooves and not easily cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed; employee beverage on shelf above fryer station. Employee purse stored next to single service items on bottom shelf at to go window. Employees moved all items to proper storage locations. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw burger patties stored on floor in freezer. Person in charge moved all food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on wire shelf next to fryers with possible unintentional contact with employees. Person in charge moved tongs to clean storage location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters above cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
39
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
39
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At time of inspection expired certified food manager Andy Akel 02/28/2018. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: At time of follow up inspection additional time needed to take certified food manager course. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: Operator stated he thought he had 90 days to complete. Operator steed he is taking last course online tonight then will take exam later this week. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At time of inspection all food handler training certificates expired 03/26/2023. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: At time of follow up inspection additional time needed to acquire food handler training certificates. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-24: Operator stated he thought he had 90 days to complete. Operator stated he has employees completing online but has not had them print certificates yet. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
82
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At time of inspection expired certified food manager Andy Akel 02/28/2018. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: At time of follow up inspection additional time needed to take certified food manager course. **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At time of inspection all food handler training certificates expired 03/26/2023. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-23: At time of follow up inspection additional time needed to acquire food handler training certificates. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
82
May 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the walk in cooler; steak meat (47/50/49F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (49F - Cold Holding) both items stored in the walk in cooler or walk in freezer over 24 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the flip top reach in cooler on the main cook line; sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding) all items in reach in cooler exposed to heat from grilled mushrooms being placed in the reach in cooler. Operator removed the items to the walk in freezer to bring back into temperature range. At conclusion of inspection all items under 41F. In the walk in cooler; steak meat (47/50/49F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (49F - Cold Holding) both items stored in the walk in cooler or walk in freezer over 24 hours. **Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Multiple items held on time as public health control on the main cook line missing time marking. Operator placed time mark on containers. Discussed using time frames for holding items instead of in individual time marking. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In the walk in cooler multiple containers of food cooling in containers with closed lids or sealed with plastic wrap. Walk in cooler at ambient air temperature of 48F, instructed operator to relocate time/temperature control food for safety to walk in freezer or other coolers. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At time of inspection expired certified food manager Andy Akel 02/28/2018. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the main cook line has build up of food residue staining.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At time of inspection all food handler training certificates expired 03/26/2023. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on the washboards of the three compartment sink next to the sanitizer compartment. Operator relocated the employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the shelf over the three compartment sink, clean metal containers stacked while wet.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor of the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth stored under cutting board on the reach in cooler on the main cook line. Operator removed the wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash signage at hand wash sink at the front take out counter hand wash sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler on the main cook line has food debris build up in the door gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw frozen bacon thawing at ambient air temperature on the counter behind the grill/fry area. Operator relocated the bacon to the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in chest freezer on the main cook line has exposed insulation on the interior lid.
14-36-5
29
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee on cook line cracked shell eggs then handled spatula to move cooked hamburger to pan.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2022 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter, creamers (72F - Cold Holding), out for rush, return to reach-in cooler. In walk-in cooler, sausage (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (45F - Cold Holding); corn beef (48F - Cold Holding). Ambient temperature 46f on cooler thermometer. Operator stated all items were at correct temperature less than 3 hours earlier. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator DBPR form 5030-104
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In paper towels at cook line handwash sink. Operator supplied. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. Emailed operator DBPR form 5030-103
11-26-1
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in walk-in cooler at walk-in freezer door.
36-22-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer container at front counter and at triple sinks, 0ppm. Operator made new containers, 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Famous Sandwiches and Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Famous Sandwiches and Subs on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Famous Sandwiches and Subs?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Famous Sandwiches and Subs.
How does Famous Sandwiches and Subs compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Famous Sandwiches and Subs most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Famous Sandwiches and Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Famous Sandwiches and Subs have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Famous Sandwiches and Subs means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Famous Sandwiches and Subs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Famous Sandwiches and Subs is inspected around four times per year on average.
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