Quiznos Downtown
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025
43
Score
Going back to 2022, Quiznos Downtown has six inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 17, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Quiznos Downtown trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
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. Opened pouch with tuna, opened yesterday early morning, dated by operator **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink by triple sink not dispensing,operator fixed it **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with to go cups on floor storage area by restrooms
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Lids not inverted, employee inverted them, self service area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent dusty at prep area, front counter **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Lid for prep cooler on floor, explained to operator, he placed it on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
24-26-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee restroom
32-12-6
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Cover not on hole in mop sink, operator placed it properly on hole **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container for bullion is cracked, steam table **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container with sauces on floor in walk in cooler, operator placed it on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device. Bug zapper on top of box with to go cups, operator moved it to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
35B-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf dusty under toaster oven, gaskets with black substance in walk in cooler, hand sink by triple sink with brownish and dust build up **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Most shelves rusty in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall panel pulled out by mop sink
36-30-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall with food build up by slicer, front prep area,
36-27-5
43
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 53f butter above prep reach in cooler, explained to him and he placed it in reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 100 ppm quat, lots of air in hose, employee added some manually, 300 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For triple sink
16-33-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee placed some, hand sink by tripe sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tuna made here a couple of days ago, date marked by employee **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal bag on top of box with straws, employee rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container inside liquid bullion **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Fly swapper above box with to go containers, moved by employee **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Couldn't find it
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler, box where lobster bag in in is dirty with mold like substance, employee discarded box **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Lids, explained to him and he inverted them **Corrected On-Site**
25-09-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table, employee placed it in sanitizer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Front counter vents **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep reach in cooler
14-09-4
33
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 58f cold cuts, cheese, soups **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 65f butter above prep area in prep cooler, mgr placed it in cooler, explained time as public health control, 58f cold cuts, cheese, soups in walk in cooler, overnight, stop sale **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. In prep sink after shaking customer's hands, explained to him and he washed in hand sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In hand sink by triple sink **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Cousin in kitchen, he came out **Corrected On-Site**
43-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda boxes by hand sink in back
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar, cup, under ice machine
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By soda syrup rack
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Front counter
36-34-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table, back area, mgr moved it **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container in bullion is cracked
14-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go trays on storage shelf by triple sink, also lids by soda machine
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table
21-12-4
27
Jun 22, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted
22-31-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small blue cutting board **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket is soiled with a black mold like substance **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Quiznos Downtown last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Quiznos Downtown on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Quiznos Downtown?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Quiznos Downtown.
How does Quiznos Downtown compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Quiznos Downtown most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Quiznos Downtown's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Quiznos Downtown have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Quiznos Downtown 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 Quiznos Downtown inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Quiznos Downtown is inspected around two times per year on average.
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