LARRY'S GIANT SUBS
7895 NORMANDY BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32221 · 904-755-2005
Last inspected Nov 24, 2025 · 3 visits since March 2024
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3 inspections within 3 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Nov 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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)
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.
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.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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)
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.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed front lining of ice machine in disrepair with visible rust in corner of kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to containers stored on drying rack located above three compartment sink.
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.
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Food stored on floor. Container of plastic water bottles on ground in dry storage room. Manager removed from ground.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside of heater for sandwiches has build up.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler in dry storage area of kitchen has standing water at bottom.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of organ and salt was not labeled. Operator added label.
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