Famous Sandwiches
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Famous Sandwiches has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Nov 13, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly 11 violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Famous Sandwiches is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
20
Jun 10, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 5, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In kitchen stand up reach-in freezer, pan with raw hamburgers and open bag of raw fish stored over ready to eat corn nuggets and okra. Manager moved items to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In bottom section of flip top reach-in cooler by cook line, pan of raw lamb stored over container of mayonnaise. In walk-in cooler, raw chicken stored over heads of lettuce and bags of rolls. Manager moved all items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In flip top reach-in cooler near drive thru window, sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding); milk (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); liquid cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all items in cooler overnight, not removed today. Ambient temperature in cooler 56f. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach-in cooler near drive thru window, sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding); milk (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); liquid cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all items in cooler overnight, not removed today. Ambient temperature in cooler 56f. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In dry storage on top shelf, can of Lysol disinfectant spray stored over seasonings.
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At front counter, employee touched hair to tuck behind ear, then handled styrofoam cup to make a customer drink without washing hands.
12A-25-4
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ At licensing inspection, not able to issue license due to temperature violation. Establishment is open and serving food to the public during inspection. **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment uses chlorine sanitizer, no test strips available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Can of Lysol disinfectant and metal pipe in handwash sink by triple sinks. Employee moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In dry storage area, 2 tanks not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In dry storage, shirt and prayer mat stored over food items. Manager moved to office. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. One lid open on dumpster
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In dry storage, black container of seasoning not labeled.
02D-01-5
23
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
47
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In prep area in double door reach-in freezer, cases of beef liver stored over open bag on hash browns. Operator moved hash browns to proper storage level. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler, beef (46F - Cold Holding); cooked onion (45F - Cold Holding); sausage (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated door gets opened many times during service. Operator opened walk-in freezer door and turned down thermostat. All temperatures below 43f after 30 minutes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At front counter area on lower shelves, multiple chemicals stored with mustard and pepper packets. Operator moved all chemicals to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified Food Manager present, Tommie Smith, has expired certificate. Certified Food Manager has taken exam but did not pass on first attempt, needs to schedule to take again. Also, 8 food handler employees present with no Certified Food Manager onsite. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At triple sink area, plastic containers stacked before air drying. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In back prep area, open case of oil on floor. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in freezer, ice buildup up on floor at back of freezer. Operator stated a pipe burst and was repaired this morning.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters have grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, case of unwashed tomatoes stored over cooked onions. Operator moved tomatoes to proper storage level. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk-in cooler, one rack has rusted shelves.
14-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At front counter area, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator made new bucket with chlorine sanitizer, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 150ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
41
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 30, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Mop water dumped outside back door of establishment.
28-14-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on two outside faucets on side of building. Operator states breakers will be purchased and placed on faucets. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-34-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks in back storage area by bag in box soda rack. Tanks secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard/Cloths used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Linen cloths under food prep equipment on cook line.
14-45-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under drive through drink dispenser. Floor in walk in cooler/walk in freezer. Floor in storage closet by restrooms.
36-73-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Green dumpster outside establishment. Lid closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
61
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. One container of ready to eat hash stored in walk in cooler prepared eight days prior. Hash discarded.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Two pans of fully cooked steak in walk in cooler made eight days prior. Operator states date on products is incorrect and was prepared one day later. Date corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw breaded shrimp stored on top of ready to eat bags of french fries in white chest freezer in back kitchen. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, partially cooked bacon stored over ready to eat dressings. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Establishment partially cooks raw bacon, but does not have paperwork for process fully completed (operator only provided instructions sheet. Inspector provided paperwork and operator completed paperwork. **Corrected On-Site**
03C-89-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Front counter cabinet wall is damaged and repaired with duct tape. Operator states that repair company will be contacted. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cooking equipment in kitchen. Dry storage shelves in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment. Lid closed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foam to go containers in sandwich make line area. Containers inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Black hose stored on top of containers of oil in dry storage area. Hose moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice machine/triple sink. Floor behind white chest freezers in dry storage area. Floor behind drink reach in cooler at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Famous Sandwiches last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Famous Sandwiches on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Famous Sandwiches?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Famous Sandwiches.
How does Famous Sandwiches compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Famous Sandwiches most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Famous Sandwiches' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Famous Sandwiches have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Famous Sandwiches means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Famous Sandwiches inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Famous Sandwiches is inspected around three times per year on average.
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