Larry's Giant Subs
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
47
Score
Inspectors have visited Larry's Giant Subs five times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Larry's Giant Subs' 47 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel in direct contact on top of cut vegetables in reach-in cooler at sandwich making station.
14-86-1
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. gyro meat, Slice Swiss cheese (44F-45F - Cold Holding)in front deli case. Operator stated it was opened a lot during lunch. Operator stated he will keep it closed to have food chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic chemical stored next to single use gloves and foil. Operator removed spray bottle of sanitizer to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Certificate for Andrew missing date of training and expiration date.
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach-in cooler of sandwich making station soiled/ stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink on sandwich making line blocked by table that was set up in front of hand wash sink. Operator removed table to clear path to hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
47
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator stated he just recently finished washing dishes. Operator emptied sanitizer solution at triple sink. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Commercially packaged egg salad opened on Monday morning per operator not date marked. Operator date marked egg salad. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on front line soiled/ stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at front service line blocked by table. Operator removed table from in front of hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink on front line. Operator replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee hired more than 60 days unable to provide proof of food safety training.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored near ice machine. Operator labeled spray bottle of cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at exterior door near restrooms. Able to see light come through.
35B-01-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at hand wash sink next to triple sink leaking.
29-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin of ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
41
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Observed establishment to not have employee health agreement forms. Manager was able to complete the employee health agreement forms during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee food training certificate missing required information.
53B-10-4
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. Observed establishment to not have written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink on cook line next to flip top cooler to be blocked by a table. Manager removed and stored table away from hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine to be soiled located across from ware washing area.
22-20-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand sink on cook line. Inspector provided hand washing sign to be posted. Manager posted employee hand washing sign up. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple reach in door cooler gaskets to be soiled.
23-03-4
58
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Larry's Giant Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Larry's Giant Subs on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Larry's Giant Subs?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Larry's Giant Subs.
How does Larry's Giant Subs compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Larry's Giant Subs most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Larry's Giant Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Larry's Giant Subs have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Larry's Giant 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 Larry's Giant Subs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Larry's Giant Subs is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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