AKELS DELI AND GRILLE
1 INDEPENDENT DR STE 110 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32202
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of Albacore tuna dented and pinched in middle of can. See Stop sale.
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. Establishments license expired 6-1-26. Operator renewed license during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded hose Bibb next to triple sink missing a vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed silver deflector plate in large ice machine soiled with residue. Also, conveyor oven on cook line has an accumulation of food debris Also, cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cook line soiled/ stained.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed four employees working without a CFM on duty.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink across from bag in box storage shelf and no Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near walk-in-cooler. Operator replenished paper towels at both hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed two hand wash sinks with no hot water. Operator turned on hot water at both hand wash sinks-one near walk-in-cooler and one across from storage shelves near employee bulletin board. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple CO2 tanks stored next to ice machine not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed two hole in ceiling near dry food storage area.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven has an accumulation of food debris.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach-in cooler across from stove soiled with debris. Also, shelf under grills has an accumulation of debris.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed two boxes with sleeves of single use cups stored on floor at front service line. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 29, 2026 11:21 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.