DESERT RIDER SANDWICH SHOP
217 HOGAN ST, JACKSONVILLE, FL 322024201
License #2607565
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Solid Health Score
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DESERT RIDER SANDWICH SHOP in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 85 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 14, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 16 total violations — 5 critical, 4 major, 7 minor.
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The latest inspection on July 14, 2026 shows 16 observation rows: 5 critical, 4 major, and 7 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
- [12A-27-4] Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking shelled eggs and then touched clean utensils and toast from toaster without washing hands. Discussed with employee and employee washed hands.
- [21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board at sandwich make station. Employee removed wet wiping cloth.
- [21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) on shelf at sandwich make station. Requested employee to remake solution.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed nozzle for water at soda dispensing machine soiled.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach-in cooler at sandwich make station soiled/ has an accumulation of food debris.
- [36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed hole in floor in front of triple sink/ floor in disrepair. Also, floor in hall leading to womens restroom in disrepair.
- [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.
- [53B-01-5] 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. Observed operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety training. Operator stated manager is out sick today and has it with her.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed bag of sugar stored on floor in back hall area that leads to womens restroom.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potato salad (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler below toaster. Employee stated they were cold earlier. Also, sliced American cheeses (59F-60F - Cold Holding) on top ledge of tic at make station. Discussed using Time as a Public Health Control if intent is to leave out and use it up during breakfast time. Provided paperwork for it.
- [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed person in charge unable to provide test strips for chlorine sanitizer used for triple sink and sanitizer solution.
- [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/ floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling near restrooms has mold like substance. Also, floors in restrooms soiled and carpet throughout establishment is worn/ stained.
- [03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked eggs (89F-90F - Hot Holding) on make station cutting board. Discussed with person in charge about using Time as a Public Health Control if they plan on leaving them out and scooping from them for orders throughout breakfast time. Person in charge placed near food warmer to heat eggs back up.
- [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal belongings next to bread on shelf below sandwich make station and on top of bag in box soda. Employee removed purse and cell phone to properly store.
- [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to box of single use straws under front counter. Operator removed spray bottle of deodorizer to properly store.
- [53A-02-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed operator unable to provide proof of CFM. Operator stated manager is out sick today and has it with her.
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