Larry's Giant Subs
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
70
Score
Across the available record, Larry's Giant Subs has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 24, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Larry's Giant Subs' 70 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked meatballs at temperatures of 118-125F in steam table on cook line. Steam table had a section with no container, allowing heat to escape. Person in charge reheated meatballs to minimum temperature of 165F or higher. Cooked meatballs (118-125F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottle of dish soap stored on three compartment sink.
41-21-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed commercially processed deli meats thawed with no date marking when meats were removed from freeze. Meats are thawed in standing reach in cooler next to three compartment sink.
02C-08-5
70
Jan 23, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket with chlorine solution testing at 200+ppm stored in three compartment sink. Person in charge replaced with chlorine solution testing at 100ppm. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm); Sanitizer Bucket retest (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. Observed two piles of commercial animal food next to dumpster at rear of establishment. Person in charge stated a nearby resident sets up food and bowls of water for strays.
35A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed front lining of ice machine in disrepair with visible rust in corner of kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to containers stored on drying rack located above three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wooden cutting board with cracks and in disrepair stored on clean dishes rack next to ice machine. Person in charge voluntarily discarded cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
14-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed middle ceiling tile soiled with dust on cook line.
36-34-5
64
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Meatballs in steam table 141F, has been reheating since 9:30am per manager. Retemp after 30 mins 167F. Operator stated they had an issue with sauce and meatballs getting burned. Operator turned up burner. **Corrected On-Site**
03E-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Both hand wash station in establishment were blocked by trash cans. Manager removed trash cans. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open.
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler in dry storage area of kitchen has standing water at bottom.
29-49-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack sitting next to go lids and plastic soda bottles. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of plastic water bottles on ground in dry storage room. Manager removed from ground. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside of heater for sandwiches has build up.
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of organ and salt was not labeled. Operator added label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
58
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Back side of slicer at front line has encrusted residue. In dining area, soda and tea nozzles have build up.
22-02-4
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
74
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 24, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
How does Larry's Giant Subs compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Larry's Giant Subs most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Larry's Giant Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Larry's Giant Subs have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Larry's Giant Subs 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 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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