LARRY'S GIANT SUBS OF FERNANDINA
474272 E SR 200, Fernandina Beach FL 32034 · 904-844-2225
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
DEC 24
APR 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections trending down, 28 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment currently open and operating with license that expired June 1, 2026.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed 10 footlong rolls on table at front line with mold-like substance growth. Food with mold-like substance must be thrown away and not used.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment currently open and operating with license that expired June 1, 2026.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge at time of inspection unable to provide employee training for four employees who have been employed longer than 60 days. She stated they had taken training online at EHandler but cant login to get certificates.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On table at front counter behind register, house plant in to go cup/water stored right next to unwrapped single serve utensils. Person in charge moved plant. Also, employee cellphone on back prep table. Employee moved.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under tables and reach in coolers at front counter soiled with food debris.
Food stored on floor. Near back door, bag- in- box soda box on floor. Person in charge moved box to drink rack.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around nozzles on soda machine in lobby soiled with build up. Also, gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with food debris/stained black or torn.
Apr 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 3, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink in back kitchen. Operator got new soap for sink.
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.
Food stored on floor. At front counter near handwash sink, case of plastic water bottles on floor. Operator moved after to shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets on reach in coolers soiled/torn.
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.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket in back kitchen on floor near three compartment sink. Operator moved bucket to shelf.
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate14 Basic
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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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute for drink dispenser in dining area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic pitcher stored inside hand washing sink near front counter. Pitcher removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at front counter. Hand washing sink in back kitchen.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License not present at establishment.
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.
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.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile near front line near front counter.
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.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Shared dumpster area west of establishment.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall under triple sink in kitchen. Wall by mop sink in kitchen.
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.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Blue dumpster in dumpster area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in women's restroom in dining area.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of cabinets under drink dispenser in dining area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil containers and plastic bowls on shelf in front counter area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk white container of sugar in back kitchen.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Batteries dead
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on prep, moved
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watches
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on prep table, moved
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink in back area
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.