Larry's Giant Subs
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
58
Score
Going back to 2022, Larry's Giant Subs has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 9, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.
Looking across the full record, “employee personal food not properly identified and segregated” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average sits at 75, which Larry's Giant Subs' 58 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing hands start to finish drying with paper towel less than 10 seconds.
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at front counter used to store pitcher, hand wash sink at three compartment sink used to store scraper brush. Employee removed pitcher from hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. On shelf of walk in cooler, employee personal food on shelf over food for customers. Operator relocated personal food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf over three compartment sink, clean plastic containers stacked while wet.
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris build up inside microwave on top plate.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash signage in women's restroom. Provided printed poster and operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler storage shelves with rust pitting the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee beverage on in use prep table next to prepared cookies.
12B-07-4
58
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the front facing counter flip top reach in cooler, cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) just pulled from the walk in cooler stored in plastic container inside larger container blocking air flow and overstocked over cooling plane. Discussed storage options for items in reach in cooler to allow proper cold holding. Operator and employee began adjusting storage. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door gasket with mold like substance spots.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open, operator closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer buckets stored on in use prep tables.
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of single service gloves stored on the floor by the slicer prep area.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop heads stored in mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food and beverages in walk in cooler over food to be served to customers. Discussed with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-49-4
64
Nov 6, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. At time of inspection one bag of bread with mold observed on one loaf of bread. Operator discarded the bag of bread. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-07-4
86
Sep 20, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2023
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Jun 6, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
90
Nov 14, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Sewage on ground from failed septic system. To the right of the dumpster, observed sewage backing up onto ground around lift station, draining into neighboring business driveway. Person in charge states has someone scheduled to come out to assess today. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: At the time of inspection, no water observed backing up onto the ground. Person in charge states two new Pumps have been ordered, due to be installed next week. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: Establishment has new pumps ordered. No water backing up on the ground observed. States with Hurricane was not delivered. Unsure when pumps will be delivered. **Time Extended**
28-16-5
86
Aug 2, 2022
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects in kitchen during inspection.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese in glass door reach in cooler 44-45F, person in charge states door was opened recently to restock. Other items in unit at 41F.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer stored over to go items in drive thru area, person in charge moved to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Pork opened 7/16 not properly date marked. Person in charge marked appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by triple sink blocked by table, person in charge moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink by triple sink. Also missing paper towels. Person in charge provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Used employee cigarette stored on top of microwave, person in charge discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food not segregated in reach in cooler, turkey in bag discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floors walls, and/or ceilings/has accumulation of debris. Wall in walk in cooler with debris buildup. Also, ceiling in back kitchen by triple sink with damage, peeling paint. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of pickles stored on the floor in walk in cooler person in charge raised. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Enclosure missing fence panels. **Repeat Violation**
33-24-4
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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 Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Larry's Giant Subs?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal food not properly identified and segregated” 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 Palatka?
Larry's Giant Subs most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Palatka average of 75.
Has Larry's Giant Subs' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Larry's Giant Subs have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two 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 around two times per year on average.
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