Junior's Famous Sandwiches
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
67
Score
Junior's Famous Sandwiches appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 20, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to other Jacksonville restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
67
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In top section of flip top reach-in cooler, ham (47F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); turkey (47F - Cold Holding). Multiple pans recently removed allowing cold air to escape. Operator replaced pans. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen, floor at stove has grease buold up.
36-73-4
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. At front counter area, craftsman flashlight stored on bottle water. Operator moved flashlight. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
78
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In top section of flip top reach-in coolers at front counter, tuna salad (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (47F - Cold Holding); slaw (47F - Cold Holding). Lids open, manager closed lids, moved slaw to bottom section. Retemp items after 30 minutes, slaw 35f, other items still above 43f, moved to bottom of reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At front counter area, trash can in front of handwash sink. Manager moved can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
78
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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/ One manager certificate expired 3/18/2024, Abraham Kassees. Manager stated he has new certificate but has not brought in yet.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. This n back prep area, brown cutting board has black stains.
22-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In brown 2 door reach-in cooler by front register, shelves have rusting.
14-33-4
78
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In brown door reach in cooler by front register chili prepared 10/3 and sausage gravy prepared 10/4. Items discarded. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter on sandwich make line, coleslaw 64F, and beef, turkey, cooked eggs 50F. All items placed into service approximately 15 minutes prior. All items moved to reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On outside faucet on south side of building where no hose is attached.
29-34-4
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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof for only employee. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. One employee working on sandwich line. Inspector emailed Food Employee Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In back prep area, beige cutting board is cracked.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both employees working on sandwich line.
13-03-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. At front counter for customer self service, brownies and cookies have no label. Manager turned rack to only allow employees to serve. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Multiple to go foam containers on top of microwave across from front counter. Items inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. White wet wiping cloth on cutting board at front counter. Cloth removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
37
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in sanitation bucket not at proper minimum strength. Sanitation bucket at prep sink at front counter reading 0ppm, remade to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-39-4
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Two containers of chili, one container of swizz cheese, two containers of sausage, one container of meatballs, one container of boiled eggs, and one container of hot dogs in reach in coolers throughout kitchen dated 3/30-4/5.
01B-28-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over box of brownies and cooked chicken breasts, operators rearranged all items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under tables and cabinets across from front counter.
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers at front counter, manager corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both men's and women's bathroom.
32-04-4
55
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler, cooked eggs 47F. Eggs placed out approximately one hour prior. Eggs moved to reach in cooler to cool. On front counter by steam well, coleslaw 61F. Slaw placed out approximately one hour prior. Slaw moved to reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at front counter 0ppm. Operator added more chlorine sanitizer. 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Beige cutting board on front line. Board discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
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. Employee soda cup stored by front register. Drink discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor on make line under grates. Floor under ice machine at front counter.
36-73-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. In reach in cooler by front counter, containers of macaroni salad. At front counter, cookies, brownies and cake. Operator states he will label. **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Junior's Famous Sandwiches last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Junior's Famous Sandwiches on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Junior's Famous Sandwiches?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Junior's Famous Sandwiches.
How does Junior's Famous Sandwiches compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Junior's Famous Sandwiches most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Junior's Famous Sandwiches' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Junior's Famous Sandwiches have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Junior's Famous Sandwiches 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 Junior's Famous Sandwiches inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Junior's Famous Sandwiches is inspected around three times per year on average.
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