Larry's Giant Subs
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
41
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Larry's Giant Subs, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 5, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 12 violations each.
“Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Larry's Giant Subs' 41 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In front counter reach in cooler, cooked onions (70F - Cooling @ 7 hours). Operator stated onions were done at 8:10 am and put in 1 gallon plastic container with lid and put in bottom of cooler. Temperature taken at 3 pm. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In top of flip top reach in cooler on front counter, shell less hard boiled egg (57F - Cold Holding). Eggs are in pan with water with lid open right in front of the exit side of toaster oven. Eggs were stocked no more than 1 hour ago. Operator put eggs in bottom of reach in cooler to bring temperature down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In front counter reach in cooler, cooked onions (70F - Cooling @ 7 hours). Operator stated onions were done at 8:10 am and put in 1 gallon plastic container with lid and put in bottom of cooler. Temperature taken at 3 pm. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. On soda counter in lobby, plastic knife stored for customers self service not all have handles facing out first.
25-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with white/black mold-like substance. Operator began to clean. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on top of ice machine not inverted. Operator flipped bucket over. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Gatorade bottle on top shelf of metal rack behind registers above single service items. Operator moved employee drink. Also, employee mug on back prep table next to single service items and tomatoes. Operator had employee move cup. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean dish rack, multiple pans stacked before properly air drying.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple gaskets on reach in coolers in establishment torn. Also, flip top reach in cooler at front counter has duct tape on lid/handle. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. On ceiling vents at either end of front counter soiled with dust build up. Also, lower wall under 3 compartment sink soiled with residue.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave at front counter soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open. Operator will send employee out to close it. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
41
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In men's restroom in storage cabinet, toilet bowl cleaner and stainless steel cleaner stored next to toilet paper. Manager moved chemicals away from other products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On back line, on top shelf above prep table, bottle of advil stored with plastic portion bags and gloves. Manager removed medicine from shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on back line, cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding). Cut lettuce placed in top of reach in cooler in pan still in bag. Manager stated bag was placed in cooler approximately 2 hours ago. Manager removed bag from top of reach in cooler and put in bottom section to lower temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Manager stated the HR 5030-104 form for clean up of vomiting and diarrhea is at main office. He will bringing back to store today. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine on along bottom of deflector plate has mold-like substance present.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On back line, shelf above prep table had employee hats stored with single service bags. Manager removed hats from shelf. Also, on clean dishes rack across from triple sink, employee hoodie handing on corner of rack. Manager removed hoodie and placed in designated employee spot. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple gaskets on reach in coolers on front line have torn gaskets.
14-11-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Establishment does not have copy of last inspection on hand. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sink by ice machine, no handwashing sign provided. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. On dumpster out back of establishment, both lids open.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In storage room/office, case of plastic single use lids and toilet paper stored on floor. Manager removed items from floor and placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In lobby area, in bottom cabinet under soda machine counter, large tub of sugar not labeled. Employee labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
39
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on make line using personal cell phone and immediately handling trays of cookies without washing hands. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple spray bottles containing chemical cleaner stored next to hand slicer in back area near prep sink. Slicer moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles containing blue chemical cleaner stored on rack across from prep sink.
41-17-4
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 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea). **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat on shelf with single use items across from register. Hat moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor around drain near triple sink in kitchen.
36-11-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection could not be provided.
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink next to ice machine in back kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened canned drink in reach in cooler on cook line. Drink moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single use lids on floor in dry storage room. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
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. In dry storage room, blower, hose and shovel stored next to single use lids.
42-03-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in outside walk in cooler.
36-02-5
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Outside walk in cooler door left unlocked.
08B-63-4
39
Apr 10, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle with blue liquid stored on rack with clean pans, employee moved spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand wash station across from triple sink in preparation area, employee corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In handicap stall in women's bathroom, employee corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Plastic lids stored in cardboard box on rack by back door to kitchen.
14-05-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Various food items stored in cabinet under drink station in dining area that are not 6 inches above the floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Establishment has a pot able water leak on the outside of the establishment on the south side of the building, operator is aware and has maintenance coming out for repairs. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-08-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting tomatoes straight form the box they came in at preparation area in kitchen, employee washed off tomatoes. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on shelf across from registers at front counter stored with food contact surface facing upwards.
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. To go spoons at drink station in dining area.
25-09-4
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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 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Larry's Giant Subs?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” 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 41 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 12 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 around two times per year on average.
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