AKELS DELI AND GRILLE
1 INDEPENDENT DR STE 110, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32202
License #2613081
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Mixed Health Record
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AKELS DELI AND GRILLE in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 78 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 12 total violations — 3 critical, 4 major, 5 minor.
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The latest inspection on August 28, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 3 critical, 4 major, and 5 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
- [23-03-4] 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.
- [36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed two hole in ceiling near dry food storage area.
- [51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple CO2 tanks stored next to ice machine not adequately secured.
- [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven has an accumulation of food debris.
- [29-34-4] 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.
- [01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of Albacore tuna dented and pinched in middle of can. See Stop sale.
- [53A-05-6] 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.
- [25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed two boxes with sleeves of single use cups stored on floor at front service line.
- [31B-02-4] 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.
- [22-02-4] 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.
- [27-16-4] 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.
- [50-17-3] 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.
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