Larry's Giant Subs, 8102 Blanding Blvd Ste 1, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LARRY'S GIANT SUBS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8102 Blanding Blvd Ste 1, Jacksonville, FL 32244-5825
License #: 2611599
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 09/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Lids for prep units, mgr put them on crate **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handles not properly working
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. For tuna salad **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In prep reach in cooler
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter, gave one **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On top of prep unit, mgr put it in sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, front counter, mgr nada it again **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. For cut onions and cut tomatoes in prep reach in cooler
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 47° cheese cake in display cooler, corrective action: mgr placed ice bag on it **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One crawling on floor from underneath a cooler, mgr killed it **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cold cuts opened on Saturday, cheese cake on the 28th, mgr put date on **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By triple sink, mgr got some **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Handsink by triple sink
09/03/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. On tuna salad lid
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. For tuna salad **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Between prep coolers
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 55° cheese, stacked to high in prep unit, 44-45° cold cuts in display cooler corrective action: placed in cooler
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 300 ppm chl in bucket **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hotdogs opened yesterday morning **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Dried lettuce in prep unit on shelves and dusty vent in Pepsi cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Tuna salad, corrective action: uncovered
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Eggs on sandwich as customer desire, gave sign **Corrected On-Site**
3/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/25/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plastic containers, over triple sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Display cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front conter **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. To prep sandwich **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over cold cuts in display **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Handsink at front counter **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 300 ppm chl in bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Didn't remember big 5 food borne illness **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. By triple sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By triple sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By triple sink **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. On July 2012 **Warning**
9/20/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Underneath 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Soup in reused chicken salad container in display case.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Next to 3 compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to 3 compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple foods in display case.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
3/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over bulk meats in display cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On soda machine surface around nozzles.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Containers of macaroni salad in upright reach in cooler.
11/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. some plastic containers cracked
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. crumbs on counter under cookie oven
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of all microwaves greasy
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under slicer table
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. one
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. shell eggs over cold cuts, reach-in Repeat Violation.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. veggie unit
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. sliced and portioned cold cuts in freezer
5/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Water pooling in display cooler.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in cold holding unit, prep unit, display case. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair, one torn on 3 door unit.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over sandwich meats, display case.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed, +200 ppm chlorine, sanitizer buckets.
12/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/24/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures, air temperatures display 50 degrees F. Prep cooler air temperature 46 degrees F.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in cold holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed interior door top of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue, prep unit.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
5/23/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening, cheesecake slices.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, rolling cart.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at rear employee handwash sink.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rolling cart stored in front of handwashing sink.
  • Critical. Observed toilet fixtures not clean.
  • Critical. Rear Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Dressing and/or locker areas not clean and orderly or used as needed. Jackets left out.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering, hung on water heater.
12/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/29/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination, lemon slices have no sneezeguard, only lid.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda and water dispensing nozzles and splash plates.
  • Critical. Observed interior of display cooler door tracks soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, ALL shelves.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, mop sink dirty.
  • Observed leakingfaucet at dishwashing sink.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb, bottom of water heater.
  • Critical. Hand sink missing at dishwashing machine or area.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise, unable to get into store room it is so full.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Dirty aprons hung on watet heater.
  • Critical. Top of electric water heatet full of dust and dusty stuffed animals. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
4/19/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food employee use the toilet room then engage in food preparation without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no soap. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, rinsing wiping cloth. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed hand sanitizer applied to unclean hands. Employee used sanitizer without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory at front counter. Corrected On Site.
7/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/31/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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