FAMOUS SANDWICHES & SUBS
862 BLANDING BLVD, Orange Park FL 32065 · 904.579.3151
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 6 live roaches in sticky trap under triple sink area in kitchen.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2023054459 | Jul 20, 2023 | Oct 16, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Proof of food handler training for Joe R is missing the training and expiration dates. Operator states training completed on January 7, 2026 and recorded both dates on the training certificate.
Floor/wall/ceiling/vent soiled/has accumulation of debris. Two vents at front counter and in ware washing area have dust. Walls at mop sink and to left of fryers are soiled. Fan guard in drink reach-in cooler at drive-thru with dust.
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In walk-in cooler, fan covers of ac unit soiled with dust. Operator stated he will clean later at closing. Also, gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In plastic container next to fryers in kitchen, breading not labeled. Operator labeled container.
Jul 31, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In ice bath on prep table by reach in freezer, sausage patty (44F - Cold Holding). Manager stated they have been out since 6 am. Manager put more ice in ice bath to bring temperature down. Took temperature 20 minutes later at 41F.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with slime/mold-like substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent about server window soiled with dust.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding under drive through window missing. Manager has been trying to get in contact with company that is suppose to fix wall/cove molding.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed in establishment. License currently displayed in office expired June 1, 2023.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice chute on soda machine in lobby on front counter soiled. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 1 shelled egg in walk-in cooler cracked. Manager discarded egg.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler steak (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated he pulled it out 1.5 hours prior to make some food then place back in walk-in cooler. Retemped at 44 after 20 mins.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Raw shelled eggs on cook line no marked with time. Manager stated eggs have been out for one hour. Manager put time mark on eggs.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In kitchen, spray bottle of Lysol on prep table. Manager moved bottle to correct place.
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. Provided manager with written procedures for Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee hired December 15th does not have training. Manager stated he will be doing it this week coming up.
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. Both employees on duty do not have health reporting paperwork filled out. Manager read over health reporting agreement with both employees and had them sign.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under drive thru window, cove molding broken and missing.
Food stored on floor. In kitchen by prep table, jug of oil on floor. Manager moved to shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets throughout kitchen soiled. In lobby, on soda machine around nozzles soiled.
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one small flying insect in kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior side walls of ice machine in kitchen has mold-like substance.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Below standing flip top reach in freezer by triple sink in kitchen has build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryers have build up of grease. Manager stated service company will be out next week to clean.
Sep 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored with various single service items on rack in kitchen by drive through area, operator moved bottle.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In cabinet at front counter.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in area in front of walk in freezer door, operator killed up and discarded roach.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer next to grill on cook line.
Jul 21, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 21, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 6 live roaches in sticky trap under triple sink area in kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind fryers in kitchen. 1 dead roach under reach in cooler make table under server window in kitchen. 2 dead roaches under reach in cooler make table under server window in kitchen in sticky trap. 2 dead roaches under rack in ware washing area across from triple sink. 5 dead roaches under triple sink in ware washing area. 2 dead roaches in mop sink sink area. 4 dead roaches under prep tables in middle of kitchen.
Jul 20, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs with gloved hands then continued to work with clean utensils and single service container without washing hands in between tasks.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 6 live roaches in sticky trap under triple sink area in kitchen.
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. One employee hired less then 60 days ago.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind fryers in kitchen. 1 dead roach under reach in cooler make table under server window in kitchen. 2 dead roaches under reach in cooler make table under server window in kitchen in sticky trap. 2 dead roaches under rack in ware washing area across from triple sink. 5 dead roaches under triple sink in ware washing area. 2 dead roaches in mop sink sink area. 4 dead roaches under prep tables in middle of kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fryers in kitchen.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.