Akels Deli and Grille

1 Independent Dr Ste 110, Jacksonville, FL 32202 · Permanent Food Service · License 2613081

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 45 of 100

Latest visit: Aug 28, 2026

What drove the grade

Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.High priority, repeat · 11 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 28 routine inspection
3 high priority (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 4 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 5 basic (2 repeats)
-35
Administrative complaint on Aug 28
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-20
Safety score45

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Aug282026

Routine inspection

12 violations found

First visitAug 28, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
12 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 4 Intermediate
- 5 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
  See stop sale. Observed can of Albacore tuna dented and pinched in middle of can. See Stop sale.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: 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 violationAdministrative complaint
- Code 50, Current license displayed: 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.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate4
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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.
- Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F 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.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: 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.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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.
Basic5
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  Observed interior of oven has an accumulation of food debris.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: 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.
- Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
  Observed two boxes with sleeves of single use cups stored on floor at front service line.
  Repeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
  Observed two hole in ceiling near dry food storage area.
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  Observed multiple CO2 tanks stored next to ice machine not adequately secured.
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
Vacuum breaker, backflow: Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.