Larry's Giant Subs of Fernandina
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Larry's Giant Subs of Fernandina, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 15 violations to closer to zero violations per visit.
“Employee personal items stored” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Fernandina Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 68, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating, preparing food for customers with expired license. License expired June 1 2025. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In stand up reach in cooler in back kitchen, grilled chicken (51F - Cold Holding); provolone (50F - Cold Holding); hotdogs (51F - Cold Holding); whole turkey (56F-58F - Cold Holding); boiled egg (50F - Cold Holding); tzatziki sauce (52F - Cold Holding); cooked onion (51F - Cold Holding). All Time/Temperature control for safety foods has been in cooler since yesterday. Interior of fan unit has build up of ice and fans are not running. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In stand up reach in cooler in back kitchen, grilled chicken (51F - Cold Holding); provolone (50F - Cold Holding); hotdogs (51F - Cold Holding); whole turkey (56F-58F - Cold Holding); boiled egg (50F - Cold Holding); tzatziki sauce (52F - Cold Holding); cooked onion (51F - Cold Holding). All Time/Temperature control for safety foods has been in cooler since yesterday. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Stand up reach in cooler in back kitchen ambient thermometer reading 33F , actual ambient air 59F. Also, walk-in cooler ambient thermometer reading -40F. , actual ambient air 39F.
05-05-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink in back kitchen. Operator got new soap for sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, boxes of unwashed tomatoes, cucumbers and green peppers stored over ready to eat salads. Employee moved all unwashed produce to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket in back kitchen on floor near three compartment sink. Operator moved bucket to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on back prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. At front counter near handwash sink, case of plastic water bottles on floor. Operator moved after to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets on reach in coolers soiled/torn. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
41
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lotion and sanitizer stored on prep table near front counter next to single use utensils and cups. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. No plan available. Inspector emailed plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute for drink dispenser in dining area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic pitcher stored inside hand washing sink near front counter. Pitcher removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at front counter. Hand washing sink in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand washing sink in back kitchen.
27-16-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle for scoop inside bulk sugar container.
10-01-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Blue dumpster in dumpster area.
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in women's restroom in dining area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Multiple shelves below prep tables are rusted.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of cabinets under drink dispenser in dining area.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil containers and plastic bowls on shelf in front counter area.
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk white container of sugar in back kitchen.
02D-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License not present at establishment.
50-09-4
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 energy drink can on prep table in back kitchen.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Soiled apron and keys stored on prep table near front counter.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile near front line near front counter.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, containers of pickles on floor. In back kitchen area near walk in freezer, case of thousand island dressing on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Shared dumpster area west of establishment.
33-19-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall under triple sink in kitchen. Wall by mop sink in kitchen.
36-24-5
26
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
74
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Larry's Giant Subs of Fernandina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Larry's Giant Subs of Fernandina on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Larry's Giant Subs of Fernandina?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Larry's Giant Subs of Fernandina.
How does Larry's Giant Subs of Fernandina compare to other restaurants in Fernandina Beach?
Larry's Giant Subs of Fernandina most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fernandina Beach average of 68.
Has Larry's Giant Subs of Fernandina's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Larry's Giant Subs of Fernandina have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Larry's Giant Subs of Fernandina 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 Larry's Giant Subs of Fernandina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Larry's Giant Subs of Fernandina is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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